How Cities And Homeowners Zoned Themselves Into A Housing Crisis
Los Angeles is one of many cities that reduced its own housing capacity over decades via a series of 20th century zoning efforts.
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Los Angeles is one of many cities that reduced its own housing capacity over decades via a series of 20th century zoning efforts.
Utah's capital was founded as a religious refuge and built according to spiritual ideals. But it has evolved dramatically, offering a compelling glimpse of what successful urban planning looks like.
In the 19th century, many people had a utopian view of the future. Then something shifted and we've been obsessed with dystopias ever since.
Michael Rodriguez, director of research at Smart Growth America, said that people have been building utopias for millennia, but the best cities are the ones that gradually evolve over time.
People have been founding new cities forever, but it turns out building a successful place is harder than it looks — and sometimes takes a very long time.