Houstonians defeated their first referendum for citywide zoning over 75 years ago, and it's been a topic of debate since. Now, one author makes the case that Houston's lack of zoning is not only a good thing, but has contributed to a supernova of growth.
, a nonprofit that helps pass laws to make it easier to build housing in California. He was previously a city planner in New York City.
"A lot of people are thinking about not just zoning, really, but the way we plan cities, the way we regulate growth, the way we ensure that we're building enough housing, and of course, the way we regulate land is on the top of mind for a lot of people," Gray said.Houston soars near top of America's Best Cities list, earning high marks for diversity, food and more
According to Gray, one of the reasons Houston is among the most affordable, diverse and economically dynamic cities in America is because it never adopted zoning.
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