Evan Mast, a researcher focused on the impact of market-rate housing on low-income markets, shares his insights on neighborhood dynamics. He discusses how new developments can ease rent pressures, challenging the notion that they always lead to gentrification. The conversation dives into migration patterns, highlighting how new housing can lead to lower rents elsewhere. Mast emphasizes the importance of accurate rent data and the nuanced effects of these developments on local communities, urging policymakers to consider context in housing initiatives.
