Land Use Veto

Silicon Valley

From 60 Affordable Senior Apartments to 16 $5 Million Homes

A long development saga has finally concluded in the South Bay Area city of Palo Alto, following a common narrative in the development resistant city.

June 28, 2020 - The Mercury News

Sunnyside Queens

Opinion: End the City Council Land Use Veto

"Member deference" is what they call it New York, but many local elected officials in the United States have veto power over land use and development plans.

October 28, 2019 - New York Post

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