Cato Daily Podcast

Where Is State-Level Leadership on Housing Reform?

Feb 11, 2025
Christian Britschgi, a housing reform reporter at Reason, dives into the pressing need for state-level legislative reforms to tackle the American housing crisis. He highlights promising initiatives like Montana's Private Property Protection Act, which seeks to ease government restrictions. The discussion also covers a rights-based approach to zoning, the impact of stringent building codes on apartment design, and how immigration policies influence the construction workforce and housing supply. The conversation is a critical examination of innovative paths to affordable housing.
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