By Peter Dorfman Iam cautiously optimistic that the administration that takes over Bloomington’s city government in January will at least tap the brakes on its predecessor’s lust for growth. Incoming Mayor Kerry Thomson has repeatedly taken the position that we can have a better city without necessarily making it bigger. Until further notice, I’m takingContinue reading “Another Voice of Sanity: More Housing ≠ Cheaper Housing”
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The Penny Drops: Evidence for Upzoning Benefits is Full of Holes
By Peter Dorfman Ever since the beginning of the upzoning controversy in Bloomington, ideologues in the community and on the City Council have touted published research that purports to show eliminating single family zoning brings down housing costs. So-called “Supply Advocates” argue that allowing developers to densify core neighborhoods will eventually create enough new apartmentsContinue reading “The Penny Drops: Evidence for Upzoning Benefits is Full of Holes”
The Dissident Democrat 