I spoke in favor of SB 349, Increase Housing Opportunities this afternoon in the Senate Finance Committee. Here’s what I said: With the new census numbers in and as Apple’s…
In a well-written and well-reasoned article that was published by the Foundation for Economic Education on January 1st, George exposes the ugly truth about zoning in America. You should definitely read…
According to Forbes, starter apartments are nearly extinct in San Francisco and New York. In San Francisco, median rent is $4200/month, and less than 9% of apartments rent for under…
Asheville City Council is attempting to fix the city’s shortage of affordable housing. Council recently held a worksession on the topic. Now, by way of their consent agenda, they will…
Steven Greenhut writes for Human Events about the unintended impact of California’s housing rules. California’s housing prices plummeted after the bubble burst in 2008, but now are approaching levels not…
Certain members of Asheville City Council, or perhaps only one, like the idea of distorting markets. The city’s Housing and Community Development Committee once again toyed with the idea of…
The UPoR shame parade continued yesterday with Foundation for the Carolinas frontman Michael Marsicano playing the “faith” card. Houses of worship should get behind inclusionary zoning don’t you know, otherwise…
I know that we Lockeans have made the point many times, but its importance merits frequent repetition: the political movement behind transit schemes and Smart Growth policies is not seeking…
RALEIGH – Local government leaders who want “affordable” housing should scrap their affordable housing policies. A new John Locke Foundation Regional Brief says those policies often cause large increases in…
Citizens – this is your chance to be heard! During the Round Two [Comprehensive Plan] Workshops that took place in March, two one-hour small-group discussions were used as an opportunity…
Homebuyers in Asheville pay thousands of dollars in extra costs, thanks to the city’s aggressive growth management rules. That’s the key finding in a new Policy Report from the John…
Homebuyers in two North Carolina cities pay thousands of dollars in extra costs, thanks to aggressive growth management plans. That’s the key finding in a new Policy Report from the…