Housing Policy
3 articles

Real Estate
Birmingham delays short-term rental rules amid housing debate
After two years of extensive debate, the Birmingham City Council again delayed a decision on short-term rental regulations, pushing the vote to at least May 2026.
Aaron Blake·May 14, 2026

Real Estate
What Are Types of Local Zoning Ordinances and Their Effects?
In 2023, North Carolina forbade local governments from restricting building-design elements on residential structures with up to four units and precluded cities from requiring parking spaces larger th
Aaron Blake·May 8, 2026

Neighborhoods
What is the impact of local zoning boards on development?
In Louisville, Kentucky, approximately 83% of rezoning applications received final approval from legislative bodies between 2010 and 2020, with only 4% being rejected, according to Jameshoward .
Aaron Blake·May 4, 2026