Document Type
Article
Publication Date
January 2021
Abstract
Typically, zoning artificially limits housing supply, thus increasing housing costs. One possible defense of this system is that zoning can fix itself- that is, that when rents and housing costs become unusually high, politicians will deregulate and thus reduce housing costs. This article suggests that such a happy result is unlikely; instead, where housing costs spiral out of control, voters and politicians are likely to make regulation even more strict out of a fear of gentrification.
Recommended Citation
Lewyn, Michael, "Will Zoning Fix Itself?" (2021). Scholarly Works. 779.
https://digitalcommons.tourolaw.edu/scholarlyworks/779
Source Publication
Real Estate Law Journal
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Geography Commons, Housing Law Commons, Land Use Law Commons, Urban Studies and Planning Commons