Just read this terrific paper ⬇️. It's another strong finding on how structure of city gov't -- in this case, separation of powers b/t mayor and city council w.r.t. land use -- affects policy outcomes. 1/4
https://twitter.com/jdbk/status/1468997426249883655
Most interesting finding in my book is that Dem wins in close mayoral elections have a much larger (positive) effect on number of multifamily housing units permitted over next 2-3 years than on number of MFH projects. 2/4 
This is consistent w/ city execs having lots of discretion over project size (variances, CUPs, PUDs, density bonuses), but little discretion over share of city's developable land where multifamily housing is allowed. (The latter is usually set legislatively, through zoning.) 3/4
Also interesting: while Dem wins (mayor) have clear positive effect on MFH production, they have no effect on SFH or overall production--which is consistent with typical city having only a tiny share of its land base zoned for MFH, & zoning being beyond mayoral control. 4/4
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