As Major U.S. Cities Push To Diversify Housing, Atlanta Suburbs Aren't Ready For Change

In many American neighborhoods, it's illegal to build anything other than a single-family home on most lots zoned for residential properties. Take Sandy Springs for example: 85% of the Atlanta suburb's residential land allows for only detached, single-family homes. Some people want to change that , and regional leaders are passing laws to increase density. Others want things to stay exactly as they are: One family. One house. One yard.