In the early twentieth century the Good Roads movement successfully framed improved roads as a “public good.” Better roads, the
Category: Housing
Putting Money Where the Mouth Is
Activists are more than happy to spend money on their pet projects. That money, however, isn’t their own—it comes from
The Demand for Housing Equity
Increasingly, housing activists are calling for housing equity. This might seem like a call for justice, but the activists use
The Solution to the Housing Shortage
The methods for dealing with a supply shortage are well-known. Prices can be increased to curtail demand. Retailers can move
A Cautionary Tale
Those with a political agenda often distort facts to suit their purpose. Opponents of rezoning in New York City are
When Bribery doesn’t Work, Try Compulsion
A Senate committee in Florida recently held a hearing about the state’s lack of low-income housing. They are concerned because
Compromise in St. Paul
On November 2, voters in St. Paul approved a referendum to enact the nation’s most stringent rent control law. The
Command and Control doesn’t Work
Cities and counties in California are required to issue permits for a specific number of houses each year as a