Zoning

Legislative Exactions

Legislative Exactions

The Court unanimously agrees that the Nollan/Dolan test applies to administrative and legislative exactions.

“Zoning” In on Affordable Housing and Climate Change

“Zoning” In on Affordable Housing and Climate Change

Scholars argue that relaxing zoning laws may not have the effect that policymakers intend.

Zoning Changes to Create Affordable Housing

Zoning Changes to Create Affordable Housing

Scholars argue for “upzoning” to build more multi-family homes on land near transit stations.

Unsettled Consequences of the McGirt Decision

Unsettled Consequences of the McGirt Decision

A Supreme Court decision raises new questions about tribal jurisdiction in land disputes.

Alameda Casts Its Vote for Single-Family Homes

Alameda Casts Its Vote for Single-Family Homes

Voters in Alameda, California reject a ballot measure that would have eliminated single-family zoning citywide.

How Land Use Reform Led to More Housing in Houston

How Land Use Reform Led to More Housing in Houston

Scholars show that reducing minimum lot sizes unleashed a small housing boom in Texas’s largest city.

Procedure to Protect Philadelphia

Procedure to Protect Philadelphia

More Philadelphia historic properties could be revitalized with reduced red tape.

More Permissive Zoning Codes Could Make U.S. Workers Richer

More Permissive Zoning Codes Could Make U.S. Workers Richer

Economists find that strict housing regulations may significantly lower U.S. gross domestic product.