
Housing: Locked In, Locked Out, Locked Up
Moody's Talks - Inside Economics
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Navigating the Affordable Housing Crisis
This chapter delves into the challenges surrounding affordable housing development, focusing on high construction costs and the aging housing stock. It discusses the importance of addressing zoning, permitting, and the influence of local interests, such as NIMBYism, that hinder progress. The conversation also introduces potential solutions, including tax breaks for builders and public-private partnerships, while emphasizing the need for targeted strategies to support the 'missing middle' demographic.
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