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Zoning is also used to preserve the character of a neighborhood. Unfortunately, that typically includes racial character. The US has a long history of zoning as
by grumple 4y ago
Zoning is also used to preserve the character of a neighborhood. Unfortunately, that typically includes racial character. The US has a long history of zoning as a proxy for redlining and racism [0].
0. https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/written-materials/2021/06/17/exclusionary-zoning-its-effect-on-racial-discrimination-in-the-housing-market/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/written-materials/2021/06/17/...
- eli 4y ago[flagged]
- bluGill 4y agoCharacter is the worst part of any area. They are preserving old buildings that cannot be made energy efficient without a large investment, while making that investment illegal as well. All in name of preserving a building just because it is 'old'. Sure there are a few buildings that are historic and should be preserved, but the vast majority are only old, and have no other historic value.
- ethanbond 4y agoThis position would be a lot more popular if 99% of new development wasn't hideous beyond words and an affront to human dignity. People want to preserve old stuff because (and only when) it's beautiful, but there's no reason we couldn't and shouldn't be building beautiful stuff today!