Low-Density Zoning and Health Disparities in Metro Areas
Journal of Health and Social Behavior
Published online on December 12, 2025
Abstract
Journal of Health and Social Behavior, Volume 67, Issue 1, Page 2-25, March 2026.
This study examines associations between low-density zoning and individual health outcomes across 44 large U.S. metro areas. Zoning laws that restrict housing density to low levels can restrict affordable housing, contribute to urban sprawl, and increase ...
This study examines associations between low-density zoning and individual health outcomes across 44 large U.S. metro areas. Zoning laws that restrict housing density to low levels can restrict affordable housing, contribute to urban sprawl, and increase ...