Housing Policy Insights
The localized nature of housing policy in the U.S. often leads to resistance against new construction, despite broader benefits like affordability and job creation. By shifting planning decisions to a higher level, states like Oregon are beginning to embrace more housing opportunities. Interestingly, the current shortage of construction workers is exacerbated by immigration policies, highlighting the paradox of needing more housing while lacking the workforce to build it.In this clip
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