OUM's Editorial Mission


Unfiltered signal on zoning, deregulation, capital, and infrastructure.
Oliver UnZoned Media exists to decode the regulatory supercycle—zoning, deregulation, capital, energy, and transportation—and translate it into clear, actionable signal for the people building, financing, operating, and governing the built world. Unfiltered, unapologetic, and relentlessly practical: what changed, why it matters, who it benefits, what it unlocks, and what’s next.
Our Editorial North Star
Markets don’t move on vibes—they move on rules, constraints, incentives, and capital. OUM covers the policies, approvals, infrastructure realities, and financial conditions that quietly reshape timelines, feasibility, and value—then tells readers exactly how to interpret them.
Editorial Standards
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Independent: no pay-to-play coverage; sponsorships don’t shape conclusions
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Transparent: clear labeling for opinion vs. reporting vs. analysis
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Accountable: publish corrections quickly and visibly
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Sourced: link to primary docs whenever possible (bills, filings, agency notices, budgets, maps)