Seeking Suggestions on Noise Pollution
Scholars recommend policies to address the harms of excessive noise.
Increasing Protections for Low-Income Homeowners
Philadelphia law helps vulnerable homeowners retain intergenerational equity.
Regulating Digital Mapping Technology
Scholars propose mechanisms for regulating augmented reality technology.
Can Limits on Airbnb Help Lower Long-term Rent?
Scholar argues that Santa Monica’s regulation of Airbnb listings has not reduced long-term rental prices.
Who Holds the Keys to Rental Housing Data?
New York City ordinance that would regulate online home-sharing platforms hits a red light in federal court.
Smart Algorithmic Change Requires a Collaborative Political Process
A groundbreaking algorithm designed to optimize school start times meets fierce community resistance.
The Rise of Electric Scooter Regulations
U.S. cities grapple with the regulatory challenges posed by electric scooter sharing programs.
Regulation and the Cashless Movement
Proposed D.C. legislation highlights debate over businesses that refuse cash payments.
Cost-Benefit Analysis as a Check on Excessive Historic Preservation
Local governments should conduct a formal analysis before designating private property as historic.
Philadelphia’s Fight Over Pay History
City ordinance prohibiting employers from asking about past salaries remains in limbo in federal court.
Home Sharing Could Face New Regulation in Seattle
Proposed regulations would limit number of short-term rental properties and add license requirements.