Amid America's urban renaissance, increasing the supply of affordable housing has arisen as a topic of concern in several of the country's cities. The New York Times "Room for Debate" page asks eight experts to contribute their recommendations.
Affordable housing has emerged as a central issue in New York City's mayoral race, and as a topic of concern in cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C. "More than 8 in 10 New Yorkers want affordable housing to be a priority, a New York Times poll found. But federal housing funds are shrinking and people around the country are spending more than is recommended for home costs."
Eight experts -- including Edward Glaeser, of Harvard University, Denise Scott, managing director of New York’s Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and Congressman Keith Ellison -- offer their prescriptions for increasing affordable housing in New York and elsewhere.
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Verbal attacks, misinformation campaigns and fistfights plague a high-stakes debate to convert thousands of vacation rentals into long-term housing.
San Francisco Suspends Traffic Calming Amidst Record Deaths
Citing “a challenging fiscal landscape,” the city will cease the program on the heels of 42 traffic deaths, including 24 pedestrians.
California Homeless Arrests, Citations Spike After Ruling
An investigation reveals that anti-homeless actions increased up to 500% after Grants Pass v. Johnson — even in cities claiming no policy change.
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