Journal Article

How local regulations can help meet our housing needs


Abstract: Gretchen Weismann and Maggie Adams of Northeastern University's Center for Urban and Regional Policy analyze how building codes and zoning regulations affect housing costs and impede the construction of affordable housing. They also profile successful regulatory practices around the country.

Keywords: Housing;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Part of Series: Communities and Banking

Publication Date: 2000

Issue: Fall

Pages: 2-9