Zoning was established in the early 20th century as a way to protect homeowners from unwanted industrial developments nearby.

New York City refreshes its housing emergency declaration, and with it, its system of rent stabilization. Congress' resident socialists, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D–N.Y.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders ...

Housing news happens all across the country, but this week's Rent Free is a little more California-centric. Our stories include: An L.A. judge stopping Beverly Hills from issuing any building permits ...

For December’s DAGspace, developer David Feldman decries City Council’s reversion to bad habits in taking up legislation that would undo key features of our brand new zoning code. The Design Advocacy ...

The Puget Sound Regional Council projects nearly half a million new residents in the coming decade. Where will they live? Seattle's housing supply is at new risk from the combination of population ...

Burbank’s aim to simplify zoning regulations for business will be a nightmare for mom-and-pop commercial property owners. City staff maintains these changes will streamline the approval process, but ...