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exclusionary zoning  

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  • Exclusionary zoning is an attempt by local government officials to deter certain populations from taking residence within their jurisdiction. Suburban government officials zone in exclusionary fashion when they use devices such as large lot zoning that restrict land supply and thus increase its price. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Housing; Exclusionary Zoning]

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