Larger upzonings produce larger—and delayed—housing responses.

The strongest post-reform increases appear after roughly five years, especially for large upzonings.

FROM THE PAPERFigure 2 · Living space after upzoning

Source: Büchler & Lutz (2024) · Figure 2; PDF p. 8

Keep in mind: The outcome is living space, and local quality-adjusted rent differences were not statistically clear.

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The strongest post-reform increases appear after roughly five years, especially for large upzonings.

Source: Büchler & Lutz (2024)
Figure: Figure 2 · Living space after upzoning · Figure 2; PDF p. 8
Keep in mind: The outcome is living space, and local quality-adjusted rent differences were not statistically clear.

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