by Saul Klein | Jan 11, 2023 | Housing and Land Use
Lesson Plan For The Future The Housing Crisis and Zoning How do we solve the housing crisis? Land Use Policy Changes “Zoning Makes Things Illegal” What is the history of zoning and building codes? Zoning is considered a “Police Power.” It all... 
by Saul Klein | Oct 27, 2021 | Land Use Policy, Zoning
Zoning has only been part of the real estate landscape in the US since 1916. In what city was the first zoning ordinance passed, and what was its purpose? In 1916, New York City became the first U.S. municipality to adopt a zoning ordinance, with other localities... by John Reilly | Oct 25, 2021 | Land Use Policy
Eminent Domain vs Police Power When property is taken under eminent domain, there must be payment of just compensation, whereas a taking under the police power (such as zoning) does not require compensation. Eminent Domain – The right of government (both state and... by Saul Klein | Oct 25, 2021 | Housing and Land Use
There is a lot to consider when studying Zoning, and this is my first post of many on the subject, because it will become a topic of major discussion in real estate circles over the next few years. In the Real Estate Principles books and curriculum I have studied... by John Reilly | Aug 16, 2021 | Housing and Land Use
Exclusionary zoning is definied as the zoning of an area in such a way as to exclude minorities and low-income people. For example. the requirement of minimum lot or house size might have a discriminatory effect, whether intentional or not, unless justified on...