100+ YEARS IN, ZONING LAWS INCH TOWARD HOUSING EQUITY
Will Springer Realtor
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The first successful zoning laws were established in 1916 to determine building heights in New York City, soon followed by the zoning of residential and business districts. The effort was led by lawyer Edward Bassett, who went on to develop freeways and parkways. Seattle alone saw a 29% (1213) monthly increase in new listings.
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