Housing Affordability
11 articles
What is zoning and how does it impact community development?
In many communities, the very laws designed to protect property values and ensure orderly development are simultaneously making homes unaffordable and reinforcing historical patterns of segregation.
What Are Zoning Laws and How Do They Impact Neighborhoods?
In the New York City metro region, current residential zoning allows for less than half (45%) of the housing needed by 2040, creating a deficit of approximately 680,000 units, according to Zoning Atla
What is the impact of local zoning laws on urban development?
In the United States, low-density residential zoning predominates, effectively limiting housing opportunities for millions who cannot afford large homes, according to PMC .
How to Use Infill Development: A Guide for Local Governments
In Toronto, the 69-acre Regent Park site transformed into a high-density, mixed-income community.
Short-term rental regulations: Housing affordability challenges
In Cape Town, a staggering 70% of downtown housing is reportedly used for tourists, according to The New York Times .
What Is Zoning and How Does It Affect Housing Affordability?
In 36 states, rising zoning regulations directly correlate with increasing real average home prices, making housing less accessible for millions.
Local Tourism Boom Fuels Real Estate Growth, Straining Neighborhoods
Downtown Jacksonville's residential population reached 9,228 in 2025, marking a 97% increase since 2016, a period of significant expansion.
California Homes Cost Double U.S. Average Amidst Affordability Crisis
In California, a bottom-tier home costs 30 percent more than a mid-tier home in the rest of the U.
How Zoning Laws Shape Neighborhoods and Affect Housing Costs
Approximately 75 percent of land in American cities is constrained by zoning practices that exclusively permit single-family residences, a statistic that profoundly shapes urban living.
What Is Zoning Law and Why Does It Matter in 2026?
In Chicago, a study found that rezoning efforts led to significant property price increases, with owners selling properties as soon as six months after the upzoning took effect, yet failed to spur sub
What Is Gentrification? A Guide to Its Causes, Effects, and Solutions in Urban Areas
Gentrification is a complex process of neighborhood change, bringing both new investment and significant challenges for long-term residents. This guide explores its causes, effects, and potential solutions in urban areas.