Removing Government Barriers to Affordable Housing
Main Street Matters with Elaine Parker and Alfredo Ortiz explores the intersection of small business and government policy. With more than 90 million Americans either owning or depending on small business for their household income, policies like taxes, regulations, and access to credit have a huge effect on the American Dream. Elaine and Alfredo talk with small business owners, government officials and office holders, and experts about everything from education to the labor market on this interesting and entertaining podcast.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
James Burling, author of 'Nowhere to Live, the Hidden Story of America's Housing Crisis,' discusses the failures of both Republicans and Democrats in solving the housing crisis. He highlights the government barriers to building more affordable housing, such as excessive zoning regulations and rent control. Burling emphasizes the need to reform zoning laws to allow for more density and the construction of duplexes, triplexes, and small apartment buildings. He also discusses the negative impact of rent control on cities and the importance of addressing mental health and drug issues in addressing homelessness. Burling argues against government involvement in building housing and suggests that private entrepreneurs can meet the demand if government barriers are removed. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com
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