Zoning Rules!

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The Economics of Land Use Regulation

By William A. Fischel

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Zoning Rules! explores how local communities in the United States have overused zoning laws to restrict new housing developments. This overregulation contributes to urban sprawl and worsens social inequality. William A. Fischel traces the history, motivations, and structure of municipal zoning, examining its broad impact on cities and suburbs. The book also proposes more effective regulatory approaches for developers and public officials, making it a crucial read on urban planning and land-use policy.
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This book is ideal for urban planners, policymakers, developers, economists, students of public affairs, and anyone interested in the forces shaping American metropolitan development and housing regulations.

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This best-selling book describes how zoning has been overused by local communities to block new housing development in ways that exacerbate sprawl and social inequity.

Named one of the best urban planning books of the decade by Planetizen, Zoning Rules! lays out the history, motivation, structure, and impact of municipal zoning in the United States and offers more effective approaches for developers and public officials to consider when instituting new regulations.

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Praised as the definitive work on land-use economics, Zoning Rules! is recognised for its engaging and clear explanation of a complex subject. Distinguished academics commend Fischel for his encyclopedic knowledge, wit, and insight in making zoning laws accessible and compelling. The book is noted for its persuasive economic, political, and legal perspectives, treating zoning as a collective property right and serving as both a primer for lay readers and a scholarly resource.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781558442887

Publisher: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 July 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Illustration: 23 figures, 1 table

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 432

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Science & Nature William A. Fischel

About the Author

Bill Fischel has taught economics at Darmouth College since 1973, when he received his PhD from Princeton after receiving his BA from Amherst College. Fischel's scholarship focuses on local government, especially land use regulation and property taxation. He has served on the Hanover, New Hampshire, zoning board and on the board of directors of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.