There is a big misnomer that Houston doesn’t have zoning and somehow must be a free market dream for land use. But that perception is false as Dave Amos explains how the city actually regulates land use in slightly different ways from cities with a traditional self-identified zoning code.
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Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.