BETA
Chapter 1
The zoning maze and housing shortage
Chapter 2
Corporate buyers and pricing algorithms
Chapter 3
Federal policies and the suburban shift
Chapter 4
Superstar cities and the remote work boom
YOUR GOAL
Master of Why American rent is high
Ch 1 · The zoning maze and housing shortage
sloane Many US cities require developers to build a set number of parking spots for every single apartment.
sloane The NIMBY movement consists of local residents who block new apartment construction to protect their property values.
Fun Fact
Zoning origins: The first comprehensive citywide zoning code in the US was adopted by New York City in 1916, primarily to prevent tall skyscrapers from blocking sunlight.
Glossary
zoning (noun)
The division of land in a municipality into zones to regulate its use and development. Approximately 75 percent of residential land in major American cities is restricted to single-family homes.
The division of land in a municipality into zones to regulate its use and development. Approximately 75 percent of residential land in major American cities is restricted to single-family homes.
Quiz
What are 'impact fees' that developers must pay to local governments before building?
Quiz
Which city adopted the first comprehensive citywide zoning code in the United States in 1916?
Quiz
What percentage of residential land in cities like Los Angeles is restricted to single-family homes?
Quiz
Which California environmental law, enacted in 1970, is frequently used to delay housing developments?
Quiz
How long did it take on average to get a multi-family building permit in San Francisco in 2023?
Quiz
What is the average cost to build a single underground parking space in a major US city?