

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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Revolutionizing Zoning: A Rights-Based Approach
02:01 • 2min
Reforming Staircase Regulations in Apartment Building Codes
04:31 • 2min
Federal Approaches to Housing Policy: Past and Future Directions
06:56 • 4min
Impact of Immigration Policies on Housing Construction
10:44 • 3min