This response is a common issue we run into when discussing policy. When people do not understand that policy is the absolute bedrock foundation for any and all subsequent law or regulation, they tend to not be able to visualize how wide of a net “policy” is and what falls underneath it.
Example:
Policy simplified: No more than X number of multi-family homes allowed.
Regulations and zoning laws are second: We only have room for X, so we can have no more than X number of multi family homes in Y sq miles.
As you can see, a decision does not start as a law nor regulation, it is broad policy.
So with your claim that it’s a regulation issue, how would changing the inferior part of the policy ensure it promotes change from the bottom-up? It will not change the issues that are created as a result of the original base policy (i.e. X number of MFHs allowed).
All regulations and laws must have a basis which can help explain the what, how, and why of implementation to ensure it falls within the boundaries of the initial policy decision.
This response is a common issue we run into when discussing policy. When people do not understand that policy is the absolute bedrock foundation for any and all subsequent law or regulation, they tend to not be able to visualize how wide of a net “policy” is and what falls underneath it.
Example:
Policy simplified: No more than X number of multi-family homes allowed.
Regulations and zoning laws are second: We only have room for X, so we can have no more than X number of multi family homes in Y sq miles.
As you can see, a decision does not start as a law nor regulation, it is broad policy.
So with your claim that it’s a regulation issue, how would changing the inferior part of the policy ensure it promotes change from the bottom-up? It will not change the issues that are created as a result of the original base policy (i.e. X number of MFHs allowed).
All regulations and laws must have a basis which can help explain the what, how, and why of implementation to ensure it falls within the boundaries of the initial policy decision.