Economics Detective Radio
Market Urbanism with Scott Beyer
May 14, 2020
Columnist Scott Beyer discusses market urbanism and housing affordability, exploring Houston's unique regulations. They tackle bribery in city planning and California's housing market challenges. The benefits of high-density construction near transit stops for traffic relief are also highlighted.
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- Market urbanism promotes a free market approach to city policies for affordable housing.
- Luxury condos may remain empty to attract high-end buyers, not due to oversupply.
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What is Market Urbanism?
Market urbanism advocates for a free market approach to city policies, aiming to make housing more abundant and affordable. It focuses on reducing regulations and zoning restrictions that hinder housing development in high-demand areas, promoting denser and more diverse housing options for consumers. By incorporating free market principles in urban planning, market urbanism aims to address the housing crisis by advocating for less government intervention and more private enterprise involvement in city development.
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