Building Codes and Housing Reform Challenges

This chapter examines the limitations of a housing reform toolkit, particularly the neglect of building codes in shaping construction costs and urban development. It critiques the influence of private organizations on building regulations and discusses the complexities that hinder housing development, contrasting current codes with those of simpler, older constructions. The conversation underscores the need for reform and collaboration in local governance to address evolving housing needs and state preemption challenges.