Don’t Be Fooled by New York’s Illusionary Zoning
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Don’t Be Fooled by New York’s Illusionary Zoning June 22, 2023 | by Howard Slatkin Zoning and housing in focus (photo: Michael Appleton/Mayor's Office) Zoning is often discussed like it’s an occult force with mystical powers. I’ve spent decades overseeing New York City’s zoning, and I promise, it’s not magic. It’s an important planning tool to direct where the housing, jobs, and other facilities the city needs can be added, but its mystique can obscure important realities. The misuse of zoning, often driven by good intentions, is a major cause of the structural housing shortage that drives up
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