Zoning Out: How Invisible Lines Shape Our Cities, from Ancient Walls to Modern Skyscrapers
pplpod10 Feb

Zoning Out: How Invisible Lines Shape Our Cities, from Ancient Walls to Modern Skyscrapers

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In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the complex world of zoning, the regulatory framework that dictates what can be built where. We trace the history of land-use regulation from the walled cities of antiquity—designed to keep dangerous activities away from residents—to the industrial revolution and the first modern US zoning ordinances in Los Angeles and New York City.

Join us as we break down the different ways governments manage growth:

• The American Model: We explain "Euclidean" single-use zoning, the dominant system in North America that rigidly separates residential, commercial, and industrial areas, often leading to urban sprawl and car dependency.

• Global Alternatives: We look at how other nations handle development, including the form-based codes of France, the mixed-use hierarchies of Japan, and the United Kingdom’s unique "discretionary" system that eschews zoning entirely.

• The Controversy: We explore the criticism facing zoning laws today, discussing how density regulations have been used to exacerbate racial segregation and housing costs, and examine the unique "no zoning" experiment in Houston, Texas.

Whether it is preserving historic character or driving up rent, find out how these planning rules impact your daily life.

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