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Tag: land-use regulations

The Free Market and Innovation

September 3, 2015 jbp Blog

Throughout history, innovators have been criticized and mocked by their contemporaries. They have been accused of insanity and fraud. They

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Who Will Protect Us From Our Protectors?

February 13, 2010 jbp Live Oaks

This was originally posted on Live Oaks on February 13, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. Consider the following: Driving

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“Unplanned” Charm in Montrose

October 13, 2009 jbp Houston & Texas, Live Oaks

This was originally posted on Live Oaks on October 13, 2009. Comments have not been migrated. The American Planning Association

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“SmartCode” isn’t Smart

September 2, 2009 jbp Live Oaks

This was originally posted on Live Oaks on September 2, 2009. Comments have not been migrated. In the aftermath of

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The City We Deserve

August 14, 2009 jbp Houston & Texas, Live Oaks

This was originally posted on Live Oaks on August 13, 2009. Comments have not been migrated. A recent piece on

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A Debate on Zoning

December 4, 2008 jbp Houston & Texas, Live Oaks

This was originally posted on Live Oaks on December 4, 2008. Comments have not been migrated. The comments to a

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