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Why is Housing so Expensive?

YIMBYs are riding a wave of policy momentum, as zoning reforms and other tools become increasingly popular tools to address housing affordability. The logic behind these measures is appealing: boosting housing supply should help tame rising prices. But wh

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Aziz Sunderji
May 16, 2025
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YIMBYs (Yes In My Backyard advocates) are riding a wave of policy momentum, as zoning reforms, developer-friendly tax incentives, and streamlined bureaucratic processes become increasingly popular tools to address housing affordability. The logic behind these measures is simple and appealing: boosting housing supply should help tame rising prices and im…

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