How Zoning Hurts Our Cities

Traditional zoning has separated uses and done damage to cities

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Zoning. When you hear that word you may not feel anything. Many of us go about our lives without giving zoning much thought, even though it can be one of the biggest shapers of our cities, and as a result, our lives.

In most cities around the United States, zoning tells us where we can live, work, and play. It controls the…