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
Scholars argue that relaxing zoning laws may not have the effect that policymakers intend.
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
A Supreme Court decision raises new questions about tribal jurisdiction in land disputes.
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
Scholars show that reducing minimum lot sizes unleashed a small housing boom in Texas’s largest city.
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
Economists find that strict housing regulations may significantly lower U.S. gross domestic product.