Studies

Our Research & Education library provides trusted, easy-to-understand resources that help the public navigate complex housing and land-use issues. This section includes analysis, visual tools, and topic guides covering Middle Housing, zoning, the Growth Management Act, and local planning.

Housing Studies

Residential Land Use Regulation and the Price of Housing: Evidence from the United States

Stacy, Christina P., Jenny Schuetz, & Carlos Martín.

Urban Institute, 2020.
https://www.urban.org/research/publication/residential-land-use-regulation-and-price-housing

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The Impact of Upzoning on Housing Production: Evidence from Minneapolis.

Hamilton, Nathaniel & Davin Reed.
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Working Paper 24-04, 2024.
https://www.philadelphiafed.org/-/media/frbp/assets/working-papers/2024/wp24-04.pdf

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Urban Density, Housing Supply Elasticity, and Housing Affordability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Hohmann, Patrick & Thomas Weidinger.
Journal of Housing Economics, Vol. 59, 2023, Article 101012.
PubMed ID: 37914524.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37914524

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