The case against zoning
International Journal of Ethics and Systems
ISSN: 2514-9369
Article publication date: 27 July 2021
Issue publication date: 11 October 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to examine the case against land use zoning.
Design/methodology/approach
We approach this analysis from the perspective of economics, health and geography.
Findings
The findings of this paper suggest that the case against zoning is overwhelming.
Research limitations/implications
This result applies only to public zoning, not the private variety thereof.
Practical implications
Public zoning should be repealed.
Originality/value
This paper approaches this from three perspectives: economics, health and geography; this has not been done before.
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Acknowledgements
The authors thank a referee of The International Journal of Ethics and Systems whose suggestions greatly improved this paper. The usual caveats of course apply. The former, not the latter, are still responsible for all errors of omission and commission.
Citation
Block, W. and Huddell, S. (2021), "The case against zoning", International Journal of Ethics and Systems, Vol. 37 No. 4, pp. 618-630. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOES-03-2021-0070
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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