Zoning Reform

3 articles

A diverse urban neighborhood with a mix of housing types, including duplexes and townhouses, demonstrating the concept of Missing Middle Housing.

What is Missing Middle Housing and Why Do Zoning Reforms Matter?

In 2024, between 90 and 140 million Americans lived in counties where multi-unit housing could have been feasibly built and offered at an affordable price point to middle-income households, yet restri

Aaron Blake·August 28, 2026

A futuristic mixed-use urban community with residential towers, commercial spaces, green areas, and skybridges, bustling with people and drones.

Real Estate

2026 Urban Housing Development Trends Favor Mixed-Use Communities

On June 22, 2026, the U.

Aaron Blake·July 7, 2026

An aerial view illustrating the stark contrast between a bustling urban core with tall buildings and a quiet, tree-lined suburban area, symbolizing the impact of zoning laws on neighborhood character and development.

Neighborhoods

How Zoning Laws Write the Rules of Your Neighborhood's Character

Local zoning laws profoundly shape neighborhood character by dictating land use, building types, and density, placing them at the heart of the conflict between preserving existing aesthetics and addressing critical housing affordability crises.

Derek Molina·March 31, 2026