Recent events have brought attention to the millions of Americans who struggle to find and
pay for housing. Housing has historically been of interest to sociologists, but it has long been …

Problem, research strategy, and findings In light of recent debate over upzonings and
leveraging markets as means of expanding housing opportunity, I review the evolution of …

Many policymakers concerned about high housing costs argue that easing development
through altered land-use regulations can increase building, thereby boosting affordability …

Zoning determines what can be built where, and is ubiquitous in the United States. Low-
density residential zoning predominates in US cities far more than in other countries, limiting …

Densifying existing settlements is a top planning priority worldwide. Its main goals include
protecting undeveloped land, reducing CO 2 emissions, and the provision of housing …

People of color or mixed race account for more than half of all people experiencing
homelessness, despite comprising less than a quarter of the total population in the United …

There is a growing debate about whether upzoning is an effective policy response to
housing shortages and unaffordable housing. This paper provides empirical evidence to …

Debates over the development and density of housing have gained visibility in recent years
as housing costs have skyrocketed in many metropolitan areas. With those who seek to limit …

Zoning reform is increasingly recognised as an important strategy to increase housing
affordability and environmental sustainability. Few cities have undertaken significant …

Food access literature links disinvested communities with poor food access. Similarly, links
are made between discriminatory housing practices and contemporary investment. Less …