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New Jersey Mosque Beats 'Discriminatory' Zoning

A proposed mosque in Bernards Township will move forward, after the DOJ sued the town for using zoning ordinances to undermine Muslims' religious freedom.

June 7, 2017 - The Atlantic

Bay Area Residents Say No to Religious Development

Call it megachurch fatigue: A proposed Sufism Reoriented sanctuary is just one of an increasing number of religious developments facing no shortage of community backlash in northern California.

December 31, 2011 - The Wall Street Journal

Big Box Religion

Officials in DuPage County, Illinois are considering creating zoning tailored specifically at banning large religious facilities that they say are not in keeping with neighborhood character.

February 28, 2011 - Daily Herald

Near Chicago, A Zoning Change Inflames Religious Tension

A zoning proposal in DuPage County would ban construction of 'meeting places,' including religious institutions, in unincorporated residential areas. The County says it's a question of infrastructure. Muslim leaders wonder if it's Islamophobia.

October 14, 2010 - WBEZ 91.5

Booze and God Surviving Slump in Florida

Liquor stores and religious uses are the only building markets staying afloat in Florida, say experts.

October 29, 2009 - New Geography

Bringing God to the Urbanites

As the trend towards urban living grows, churches are rethinking how to approach the urban and religious. This article from a Baptist newspaper suggests that the faithful have been reading and absorbing Richard Florida.

February 24, 2009 - The Baptist Standard

ACLU Takes RLUIPA Case in Pennsylvania

Evangelical pastor Rev. Jack L. Wisor was giving shelter to four homeless people in his church in downtown Brookville, PA. When he was ordered to move them on a zoning violation, Wisor - and the ACLU - sued the city.

November 30, 2008 - The New York Times

Churches Push Zoning Reform

The City Council of Cheyenne, WY, petitioned by local religious groups, are changing zoning rules to allow churches to use land zoned commercial. The decision will open up vacant commercial buildings inside the city.

November 24, 2008 - Wyoming Tribune/Eagle

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