Even as the demand for housing increases, fewer homes are being built in Southern California. The slowing economy and growth foes are blamed.
Growth foes maintain that infrastructure growth has not kept pace with the population increase. Proponents of growth see this no-growth attitude as short-sighted -- growth is the sign of a healthy economy. Comprehensive government planning is needed to prevent piecemeal solutions.
Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn
FULL STORY: Fewer New Homes Go on the Block Even as Demand Swells
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