Housing Policy

3 articles

A diverse neighborhood showcasing a mix of housing types, reflecting the impact of zoning ordinances on urban development and community character.

What Are Local Zoning Ordinances and How Do They Shape Neighborhoods?

In 2023, the City of Charlotte's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) began permitting duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes, along with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), in all residential zones without

Derek Molina·May 29, 2026

Aerial view of a city neighborhood, illustrating the impact of zoning laws on urban development and housing diversity.

Neighborhoods

What Is Zoning and How Does It Shape Neighborhood Development?

In San Francisco, zoning laws once dictated that only members of the immediate family one generation out could live together, with the sole exception of live-in servants.

Derek Molina·May 19, 2026

Birmingham City Council chambers with a gavel suspended over documents, symbolizing the delayed decision on short-term rental regulations and the ongoing housing debate.

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