Here in VT at least there is a paradox. There is local and statewide zoning reform, there is building, including new homes in higher-density growth centers, and yet, consistent with this report, its not enough to provide sufficient housing or bring down the cost of housing.
Some of it is about infrastructure, but the only bigger picture answer I can see is that its all about rentier capitalism. The land supply is limited by infrastructure availability and the numerous natural constraints of New England landscapes. Until we tax away the speculative gain on what is suitable for development, we'll never know what other roots this crisis has.
Thanks for posting this.
Here in VT at least there is a paradox. There is local and statewide zoning reform, there is building, including new homes in higher-density growth centers, and yet, consistent with this report, its not enough to provide sufficient housing or bring down the cost of housing.
Some of it is about infrastructure, but the only bigger picture answer I can see is that its all about rentier capitalism. The land supply is limited by infrastructure availability and the numerous natural constraints of New England landscapes. Until we tax away the speculative gain on what is suitable for development, we'll never know what other roots this crisis has.