Across the nation, individuals want to live closer to the central city. They want easy access to restaurants, retail stores,
Tag: zoning
Free Market Solutions to the Housing Crisis: Relaxing Zoning
For a century, zoning has been used to segregate “incompatible” land uses. In most cities, each area of the city
Tribalism on the Warpath
New York City is considering a law that will require “racial equity studies”—akin to environmental impact statements—for zoning changes. The
Killing the Golden Goose
Like many cities across the nation, Olympia, Washington is facing a shortage of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families.
Friday Roundup 6-25-21
City officials in Charleston, South Carolina want to pay homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property. Relaxing
Get Out of Their Way
Cities across the country are relaxing their zoning regulations, and particularly single-family zoning, to address the affordable housing crisis. Some
When the Neighbors Object
At one time or another, most of us will experience a neighbor who does something that we find objectionable. He
Friday Roundup 6-18-21
Last week, the New York Assembly passed a bill that will make it easier for tenants to sure their landlord