Are you speaking more generally, or about urban centers specifically (which tend to be more regulated anyway)? The citation you provided doesn't assert anythin

Are you speaking more generally, or about urban centers specifically (which tend to be more regulated anyway)? The citation you provided doesn't assert anything about cost per sqft of living space; it's mostly focused on the feel and vibe of NYC post-regulation. And I'm willing to put money on the fact that these particular regulations are no match to the outsized demand for housing in more regulated municipalities.