NYU Furman Center Launches National Land Use Reform Tracker to Identify, and Help Researchers Evaluate, State-Level Legislative Trends
The NYU Furman Center released its Land Use Policy Reform Tracker, a first-of-its-kind resource designed to provide researchers, state lawmakers, city officials, the media, and others with a database they can use to gain a deeper understanding of how the land use policy landscape is changing nationally.
Across the country, state-level reforms to the land use and zoning process are being adopted in an effort to spur housing production. The Land Use Reform Tracker (Tracker) provides a database on enacted bills, including summaries of bill text, analysis of how the legislation compares to that of other states, and information on the different types of land use reforms. Together, the Tracker brings together in one place up-to-date collections of research and commentary about the legislation, information about how the reform is being implemented, as well as about litigation and other reactions to the reform.
“For decades, zoning was almost exclusively a local affair, but we are seeing a historic shift as states take a more active role in addressing the housing crisis,” said Vicki Been, Faculty Director of the NYU Furman Center. “The Land Use Reform Tracker is designed to help leaders understand which reforms are gaining traction and, more importantly, providing a foundation for better analysis and evaluation of the reforms over time.”
Mapping State Land Use Reforms
Research and Policy Analysis
Our staff of policy experts will produce regular policy briefs and trend reports to help stakeholders understand how states are approaching various reforms. We plan to analyze nationwide patterns, highlight differences in state approaches, evaluate the potential impact of new statutes, and provide a deeper look at individual pieces of legislation.
“The pace of land use reform is accelerating so quickly that it’s difficult for even the most seasoned experts to keep up,” said Brad Greenburg, Executive Director of the NYU Furman Center. “The Tracker provides stakeholders with a resource to understand national trends and offers a curated library of research, analysis, and information about how the law is being implemented. This will help policymakers learn from their colleagues’ experience in other places so they can continue to innovate and share knowledge about what has worked.”
Upcoming Event
To learn more about the Tracker, register for our webinar on Tuesday, April 14, at 2 PM ET.
The NYU Furman Center will provide an online presentation on the database and resource bank, then turn to an expert panel to discuss emerging land use reform trends. Policymakers from around the country will discuss how they are tackling the biggest questions around policy implementation in their respective states.
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