This 2021 Vox video delves into the root causes of the U.S. housing affordability crisis, highlighting the shortage of millions of homes largely due to exclusionary zoning laws. Although some housing market conditions have changed—like the disappearance of low-interest mortgages—local zoning regulations still restrict the construction of affordable housing. Originally designed with discriminatory intent, these regulations, especially in wealthier areas, continue to worsen the housing shortage and prevent many Americans from finding affordable homes.
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