Zoning, when applied effectively, can be a catalyst for vibrant and adaptable neighborhoods, particularly in cities like Nashville and Chicago, where cultural resurgence is on the rise.

In his landmark book, The Color of Law, Richard Rothstein revealed how government policy, not just individual prejudice, created and enforced racial segregation across America. But that book left a crucial question unanswered: what can be done about it?

In this quick 10 minute episode, we discuss the APA article In Defense of Local Zoning which holds up our 100 year old tradition of land regulation. Earlier this month we talked with author M. Nolan Gray on his recent book Arbitrary Lines which makes the bold statement that we should do away with zoning regulations.

Zoning is a fundamental part of urban planning, but what if it's the very thing holding our cities back? We discuss with M. Nolan Gray the provocative ideas in his book Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It.

The book A Decent Home is both a practical guide and an introduction to housing policy for urban planners.

Understanding land-use law is essential for anyone involved in urban planning, development, or even just interested in how cities are built and shaped. While often seen as a complex and intimidating field, Land-Use Law in a Nutshell demystifies the legal principles that govern the use of private property.

Hirt argues that American zoning, unlike its European counterparts, is a uniquely American cultural institution rooted in the early 20th century. Its primary goal was to protect property values and promote the ideal of the single-family detached home.