City planning should set zoning and future‑land‑use targets that assume and enable growth, not merely match projected need. Treat the Future Land Use Map as a tool to enable ambitious housing production (by‑right capacity, streamlined permits, and discretionary incentives) rather than a conservative ceiling calibrated to forecasts.
— Reorienting planning from 'sufficiency' to 'success' changes what local governments allow, with direct effects on housing affordability, local economies, and political fights over growth.
Matthew Yglesias
2026.04.15
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Matthew Yglesias critiques the D.C. Office of Planning's Future Land Use Map update for only adjusting capacity to meet projected need rather than enabling more housing.
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