William Fulton

California's Proposition 13 -- a citizen anti-tax initiative -- has turned out to be the most important planning law in the state. It has altered the nation's attitude about how to pay for growth, and, in the process, has been a major force in shaping the urban and suburban landscape we see throughout the country today.

The implementation of growth management laws may have severe impacts on housing availability. William Fulton examines the impact of smart growth policies in Ventura County, California, which has been hailed as a leader in urban planning.