Zoning
Zoning reform law marred by unintended consequences
Senate Bill 382 reshaped North Carolina land-use law by prohibiting most local down-zoning without unanimous landowner consent While grounded in property-rights principles, the law has created legal confusion and stalled…
Growth, Scarcity, and the Case for Deregulation
North Carolina enters 2025 with a housing market that is often described as “relatively affordable,” especially when compared to coastal states or Sun Belt peers like Florida and Arizona. But that framing masks a deeper and…
Paving the way for microschools in North Carolina
When I founded Burbrella Microschools, I never imagined that one of the biggest barriers to serving children — especially neurodivergent, gifted, and underserved learners — would come from something as basic as zoning. Yet…
More than a bad idea
President Trump recently expressed interest in promoting a 50-year mortgage Still, 50-year mortgages would barely improve affordability while massively increasing lifetime interest costs Long-term mortgages risk driving home…
Do private schools in North Carolina have room to grow?
A new report from the John Locke Foundation sheds light on private school capacity in light of rising private school enrollment and increased participation in North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship voucher program Although…
Public Comment to LGIC on Housing Density 9.25.25
"I would urge the committee to focus on removing excessive zoning regulations that limit property owners’ ability to use their own property, and allow them to decide what makes the most sense for them — whether that’s a…
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