Homer Hoyt

Homer Hoyt
Born(1895-06-14)June 14, 1895
Saint Joseph, Missouri, US
DiedNovember 29, 1984(1984-11-29) (aged 89)
Silver Spring, Maryland, US
OccupationEconomist
Known for
TitleChief Land Economist for the Federal Housing Administration
Academic background
Alma mater
Thesis1933 (One hundred years of land values in Chicago: The relationship of the growth of Chicago to the rise of its land values, 1830-1933)
Doctoral advisorErnest Fisher
Academic work
DisciplineReal estate economics

Homer Hoyt (June 14, 1895 – November 29, 1984) was an American economist known for his pioneering work in land use planning, zoning, and real estate economics.[2] He conducted notable research on land economics and developed an influential approach to the analysis of neighborhoods and housing markets. His sector model of land use was influential in urban planning for several decades. His legacy is controversial today, due to his prominent role in the development and justification of racially segregated housing policy and redlining in American cities.[1][3]

  1. ^ a b c Rothstein, Richard (2017). The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. Liveright. pp. 93–94. ISBN 9781631492860.
  2. ^ Cook, Joan (December 1, 1984). "HOMER HOYT, EARLY PLANNER OF URBAN SHOPPING CENTERS". New York Times. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  3. ^ Homer Hoyt: An Introduction (PDF), January 29, 2019, archived (PDF) from the original on March 9, 2023, retrieved May 25, 2021