The demand for space in cities is largely a product of regulations that demand valuable land be wasted on parking, limit mixed-use zoning and restrict the height of buildings.

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Single-use zoning and planning for different functions was thought to be efficient, but we now know that most office buildings are grossly underoccupied, with only 30% to 40% of their workspace used in a typical work day, never mind the gross inefficiencies of time and energy spent on large scale mass commuting.

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In addition to restricting building heights and mixed-use development, these zoning codes almost invariably force developers to provide parking for new construction projects, whether the market demands it or not.

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Both the Yorkshire property and the Yonder Lea property had zoning for quarter-acre lots, but use of that development right was subject to the creation of an access road satisfactory to the Town of Warrenton.

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