by Brad Galbraith | Dec 2, 2020 | Blog
Among its proponents, zoning (where government dictates how we can use our property) is credited with accomplishing a multitude of good for the public. However, there is a dark side to governmental control of land use. Throughout its history, zoning has been deployed...
by Brad Galbraith | Oct 14, 2020 | Blog
Throughout modern history, the “enlightened” few have sought to define the ideal city. Whether the brainchild of a visionary architect or a commission of prominent residents, the various means of comprehensive urban planning lead to the same end – the...
by Mike Davis | Mar 23, 2020 | Blog
1889 Institute takes no position on whether any or all of these measures are warranted or necessary, or whether their economic fallout would inflict more human suffering than they prevent. We are simply evaluating whether they are legal. With the unprecedented (in...
