No more SFR zoning?

[Karen Margrave]

Oregon is the first state to do away with SFR zoning. What are your thoughts? 

[Neal Collins]

@Karen Margrave The cities do have higher densities, but still by and large not very dense. Portland is 85% single family zoned with density relegated to the corridors--not necessarily the best growth plan for any city as urban centers become more populated. 

The people that are really freaking out about this are living in the past in my opinion. Collectively we've been sold an "american dream" that has been shaped by a surplus of land, relatively low population levels, racism, cheap financing, and automobiles. 

Zoning laws are meant to be forward thinking that the cities grow into. This law most likely won't move the gauge much for adding new units, but hopefully it is a harbinger for progressive development of our cities.