Local solutions for the housing affordability crisis

The housing affordability crisis in the United States is a local problem that demands local solutions, according to Greg Brooks of The Better Cities Project. Many Americans wrongly believe that their homes should increase in value each year, leading to a crisis in the housing market. The key issue is not a housing crisis but a building crisis. While developers understand the demand for housing and know how to build homes, there is widespread resistance at the state and local levels. The solution lies in implementing policies that promote greater density, streamline zoning regulations, and provide incentives for homeowners to support increased housing construction.