Why the housing shortage defies easy math—and what cities can do about it
For municipal leaders, the real takeaway is this: any meaningful improvement in affordability will require building more homes. Whether your ...
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For municipal leaders, the real takeaway is this: any meaningful improvement in affordability will require building more homes. Whether your ...
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Read moreDetailsHousing affordability isn’t going to fix itself. If cities are serious about tackling the housing crisis, they need to rethink ...
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