Housing Expert Calls for Zoning Reform
Richard Kahlenberg and Priya Jayachandran discussed how exclusionary zoning laws cause economic and racial segregation in the US.
Kahlenberg, a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute, argues that zoning is at the heart of America’s housing crisis.
the same policies that once enforced racial separation have evolved into mechanisms for class exclusion
This prevents working-class families from living in high-opportunity areas and deepens inequality across regions.
Kahlenberg and Jayachandran believe reform could lead to more equitable and affordable communities.
Author's note: Zoning reform is crucial for affordable communities.