How Austin’s Policies Turned a Housing Crisis Into a Boom

Austin’s Housing Policies

Austin’s skyline didn’t rise by accident. Its rents didn’t cool down because of luck. And cranes didn’t sprout across the metro area because developers suddenly felt generous. Austin built. A lot. Over the last decade, the city has delivered thousands of new apartments and homes. When rents spiked during the pandemic, supply eventually caught up. […]

Why Zoning Reform Is Key to Solving the Housing Crisis

Overhead shot of the buildings and streets of a neighborhood

Every time housing costs rise, the same argument comes back. People blame developers. They blame investors and they blame growth. It’s easy to point at cranes and concrete and assume they’re the cause of everything that feels broken. But that story skips over the real issue. The quiet one. The boring one. Zoning… Zoning doesn’t […]

Los Angeles Launches Effort to Encourage Starter Homes on City-Owned Vacant Lots

Starter Homes on City-Owned Vacant Lots - Los Angeles

Los Angeles has introduced a new initiative to encourage starter homes on city-owned vacant lots, aiming to expand affordable housing options for first-time buyers. This effort could reshape the local real estate market, create new opportunities for developers, and provide stability for families who want to own a home in the city.

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