The Lacey Act[1] is a federal statute governing the importation of flora and fauna into the United States from foreign nations. It is an excellent example of taking a good idea e.g., protecting importation of the hides of endangered animal species and stretching it to unreasonable lengths.
But the reality of building accessory dwelling units was far more complicated, leading to just a trickle of affordable units. Could regulatory changes boost the numbers?
Landowners got lucrative zoning perks and fast-track approvals to build luxury towers in the busy neighborhood all based on rail. Did they give enough back in return?