Upzoning reshapes city growth by allowing denser development—such as apartments or mixed-use buildings—on land once limited to single homes. Municipalities use it to boost housing supply, ease affordability, and support transit. Developers gain flexibility; renters and homebuyers find more options; cities collect higher tax revenue. Critics worry about displacement, but thoughtful upzoning can create inclusive, vibrant neighborhoods.
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