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Housing is the Key to Family-Friendly Cities

Why housing should take priority in the effort to attract families back to the city (and welcome them to stay awhile).

April 7, 2014 - Bradley Calvert

The Problem of 'Family' Zoning

In 1975, the City of Oneonta, NY, established a law limiting the number of unrelated people allowed to live under one roof. Ruled unconstitutional by the State Supreme Court, the city is working on redefining the so-called 'family zoning.'

August 7, 2009 - The Oneonta Daily Star

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