"Zoning has for a century enabled cities to chart their own course. It is a useful and popular institution, enabling homeowners to protect their main investment
Zoning is one of the most visible and important functions of local governments. Few issues will pack a hearing room more quickly than a controversial zoning cas
Land use controls can affect the quality of the environment, the provision of public services, the distribution of income and wealth, the development of natural
Why are American cities, suburbs, and towns so distinct? Compared to European cities, those in the United States are characterized by lower densities and greate