Land Use Regs v.s Urban Growth. 3 Points from the Economists.

The Wall Street Journal looks at the tie between land use regulations and 

• land use regulations drive up the cost of construction
• higher construction costs limits new construction to luxury construction
• the result: urban economic segregation

What protections do local governments say land use regulations provide:

• preserve the historic charm of neighborhoods
• ensure sunlight and fresh air can reach the streets
• limit congestion on sidewalks, streets and public transportation

Wall Street Journal | As Land-Use Rules Rise, Economic Mobility Slows, Research Says