‘Troubling’ Findings on Who Speaks Up About Housing Development

Route Fifty: For local government officials who consider public comments when making decisions about housing policies, an academic paper released earlier this year offers a cautionary note.

Researchers at Boston University found that people who turn out to speak at planning and zoning board meetings tend to overwhelmingly oppose new housing development. Compared to other residents, these meeting goers are also more likely to be older, male, and homeowners.

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