2. We talked about several forms of urban planning during our meetings. Please take some time to think about them and answer the following questions:

a. Briefly summarize the major tools local governments have at their disposal to plan the development of a city.

b. Please discuss the advantages and disadvantages of zoning laws.

c. Do you think stricter zoning is required? Or do you think those regulations should be lifted? Make sure to present a strong argument for your case.