Land use without zoning

In this pioneering study, Bernard Siegan argues that zoning fails to achieve its intended goals of ordering urban growth and separating incompatible uses, instead driving up housing costs and reducing competition.

The book uses Houston, which does not have zoning laws, as an example to demonstrate how markets can manage growth and separate uses naturally.

The new edition includes a preface by law professor David Schleicher and an afterword by urban planner Nolan Gray, providing additional context and updates on the topic.