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Understanding Upzoning with Christina Stacy

Corey Aber and Sara Hoffmann

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Upzoning gained traction a few years ago in some markets around the country, but what impact has it made? Christina Stacy, principal research associate at the Urban Institute, joined the show to look back on what's been tried, what's happened and the lessons that can be learned.

Chapter 1: 00:00 – History of land use and zoning
Chapter 2: 12:09 – Does density lead to increased affordability?
Chapter 3: 17:57 – Research methodology
Chapter 4: 22:01 – Challenges and ways to continue studying land use reform

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