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zoning
zoningThe means of publicly regulating land use in North America by allocating territorial areas to particular permitted uses. Originating in New York City in 1916, to protect commercial property values, zoning is often used to prevent lower-income residents moving into suburban areas. See also Business Improvement Districts.
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