Zoning Laws

Columbus wants to revamp its zoning code which was last overhauled in the 1950s.

Columbus officials want to make it easier to build in the city. To do so, they must reform zoning codes implemented decades ago that are difficult to navigate and designed to segregate the city based on class and race.

Zoning laws stifle the opportunities of low-income families and families of color. We discuss how economic covenants, zoning laws and other factors continue to promote housing segregation and efforts to foster more inclusive neighborhoods.

Zoning laws stifle the opportunities of low-income families and families of color. We discuss how economic covenants, zoning laws and other factors continue to promote housing segregation and efforts to foster more inclusive neighborhoods.

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