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Worried about housing shortages and soaring prices? Your community’s zoning laws could be part of the problem

  • Written by Jessica Trounstine, Professor of Political Science, Vanderbilt University
Worried about housing shortages and soaring prices? Your community’s zoning laws could be part of the problemMany cities prohibit duplexes and high-rises. Although residents enjoy the extra space, it contributes to housing costs.Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Local governments often try to combat housing costs and create affordable housing by passing legislation that changes current zoning and land-use regulations. But...

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