City & Local

Housing Development

4 articles

A city skyline at dusk, illustrating the contrast between exclusive high-rise apartments and older, more accessible neighborhoods, symbolizing the impact of zoning laws.
Neighborhoods

What Are Urban Zoning Laws and Why Do They Matter for Neighborhood Development?

In California and many eastern cities, housing prices far outstrip construction costs.

Derek Molina·September 4, 2026
A cityscape illustrating the impact of zoning ordinances on housing affordability and residential segregation, with contrasting architecture and concerned citizens.
Neighborhoods

What Are Types of Local Zoning Ordinances and Their Impact on Development?

Local zoning laws, often seen as benign tools for community planning, are directly responsible for increasing housing prices and intensifying residential segregation across the United States.

Aaron Blake·July 30, 2026
Prospective residents gather outside a new West Side affordable housing building for a mandatory pre-application event, facing potential hurdles.
Real Estate

West Side Housing Plan Faces Pre-Application Event Hurdles

This Saturday at 10 a.

Aaron Blake·June 6, 2026
Norwich City Council building with a ledger showing financial losses contrasted against a new development project.
Best in City

Norwich City Council elections guide focuses on financial stumbles

Norwich City Council recently hailed the Anglia Square development as a 'monumental moment'.

Derek Molina·April 29, 2026