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How suburban sprawl and zoning raise US housing costs

Climate Town · Explainer · 21 min · 2022 · YouTube title: The Suburbs Are Bleeding America Dry | Climate Town (feat. @NotJustBikes)
Why it's here

HN commenters cite it as an entertaining but well-sourced explainer on US zoning and housing costs whenever those topics come up.

What it covers

A snarky, comedic video essay from Climate Town, with a guest appearance by Not Just Bikes, arguing that American suburban sprawl and single-family zoning are financially and environmentally unsustainable. It covers how zoning rules shape housing and what viewers can do locally, such as attending zoning meetings.