Is building more housing the main fix for the affordability crisis?

AgainstNuancedFor

2 Build more5 It's complicated1 Supply isn't the fix

Build more

2 shows

We need to build five million more houses in America to address the affordability crisis, as zoning issues prevent necessary construction despite having the demand and resources.Chris WilliamsonSam HarrisCalifornia's inability to build housing due to regulatory constraints is a public policy failure, as highlighted by the YIMBY movement advocating for zoning reform to address the affordability crisis.Play the clip

It's complicated

5 shows

Regulations, not money, are the primary obstacle to building affordable housing, as excessive permitting and local laws significantly increase construction costs.Firing Line with Margaret Hoover | PBSAll-In PodcastIncreasing housing supply is crucial to reducing prices, as evidenced by successful models in cities like Tokyo and Texas, where relaxed permitting leads to more affordable units.Play the clipPBD PodcastWall Street's dominance in the housing market has led to soaring prices and a lack of accessibility for average buyers, highlighting the need for regulatory changes to protect regular folks.Play the clipThe Weekly Show with Jon StewartBuilding 200,000 new affordable homes over the next decade is essential to prevent cities from dying and to balance growth with tenant protections.Play the clip

+ 1 MORE ▾

Supply isn't the fix

1 show

Government interventions like rent control exacerbate the housing affordability crisis by discouraging new developments, ultimately making housing more expensive and less accessible.Ben Shapiro

AI-generated from each show's transcript. Play any moment to hear it in context.