For many behavioral health providers, zoning feels like nothing more than an obstacle—an exhausting set of rules, hearings, and restrictions that slow down or even block expansion. It’s easy to see zoning as the barrier between your organization and the patients you’re trying to serve. But with the right legal strategy, zoning doesn’t have to be a roadblock. In fact, it can become an opportunity. Across the country, cities are beginning to rethink how land use can improve pub

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