Zoning determines what can be built where, and is ubiquitous in the United States. Low-
density residential zoning predominates in US cities far more than in other countries, limiting …

Debates over the development and density of housing have gained visibility in recent years
as housing costs have skyrocketed in many metropolitan areas. With those who seek to limit …

We study the local effects of new market-rate housing in low-income areas using microdata
on large apartment buildings, rents, and migration. New buildings decrease rents in nearby …

Housing affordability has been decreasing worldwide, particularly in the advanced
economies, in recent decades. A fast-growing body of literature on housing affordability …

Although “supply skeptics” claim that new housing supply does not slow growth in rents, our
review of rigorous recent studies finds that:(a) increases in housing supply reduce rents or …

Many policymakers concerned about high housing costs argue that easing development
through altered land-use regulations can increase building, thereby boosting affordability …

I illustrate how new market-rate construction loosens the market for lower-quality housing
through a series of moves. First, I use address history data to identify 52,000 residents of …

There is a growing debate about whether new housing units increase rents for immediately
surrounding apartments. Some argue new market-rate development produces a supply …

We synthesize the vast, international scholarly literature related to the growing problem of
housing affordability. As a foundation for assessing both the causes of housing affordability …

Several cities have introduced densification policies to counteract urban sprawl, protect
natural land and resources, and create socially diverse and inclusive urban areas. The …