Exploring the Impact of Limited Building Regulations on Residential Housing: Insights from the Private Eye of a Narragansett Yankee Denied in Michigan, and the Righther that Passed for Textiles Special

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Hristomir Forbes

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This study investigates the impact of limited building regulations on the residential housing sector, drawing on insights from two case studies. The first case study examines the experiences of a Narragansett Yankee who was denied permission to build a house in Michigan due to the state's strict building regulations. The second case study focuses on the Texan textile industry and the ways in which limited building regulations have facilitated the construction of low-cost housing for workers. Through these case studies, the study highlights the complex and varied impacts of building regulations on the housing sector. The paper argues that while regulations can be beneficial in ensuring safety and quality, they can also restrict innovation and increase costs. The study calls for a nuanced approach to building regulations, which takes into account both the benefits and drawbacks of regulation in different contexts. Ultimately, the paper highlights the need for policymakers to carefully consider the impacts of building regulations on the housing sector and to strike a balance between safety, innovation, and affordability.

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Hristomir Forbes "Exploring the Impact of Limited Building Regulations on Residential Housing: Insights from the Private Eye of a Narragansett Yankee Denied in Michigan, and the Righther that Passed for Textiles Special". IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning, 2022.

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Date of Release: 2022
Author(s): Hristomir Forbes.
IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning
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