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This proposed regulation is emblematic of a broader trend seen in many large blue cities across the U.S., where layers of regulation and restrictive zoning increase costs and hinder supply. Such policies contribute to the exodus of residents seeking more affordable areas—e.g., Florida and Texas—where the regulatory environment is less burdensome.
In cities like Boston and parts of California, similar issues abound, driven by hamstrung permitting processes and excessive licensing requirements that inflate housing costs without necessarily delivering proportional safety benefits.