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Which 1926 U.S. Supreme Court case upheld zoning regulations and helped popularize Euclidean zoning?
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The 1926 U.S. Supreme Court case that upheld the constitutionality of zoning regulations and helped popularize the practice of single-use zoningâwhich subsequently became known as Euclidean zoningâis Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Company.1
While Euclidean zoning was intended to create order by separating potentially incompatible land uses, many urban planners argue that its widespread adoption has contributed to urban sprawl. By mandating single-use districts, this approach often isolates residential areas from commercial and employment centers, discouraging the development of walkable communities and increasing reliance on automobiles for daily needs.1