Study: Georgia Cities & Towns May Need to Adjust Zoning for Greater Housing Density
Thursday, September 21st, 2023
Georgia’s population is growing, and that growing population needs housing. As builders look for places to build homes, they’ll have to consider zoning laws that mandate a minimum lot size and a minimum size of the house, which could impact how many houses they can build. A new study by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation looked at lot-minimums in counties, cities and towns across Georgia and concluded some might need to change their zoning to allow for greater density. Chris Denson is Director of Policy and Research at the Foundation and co-author of the study. He spoke with GPB’s Peter Biello.
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