Independent journalist and educator, Kyla Scanlon interviews Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo about the Treasury Department’s efforts to address the U.S. housing shortage. They discuss initiatives like Minneapolis’s zoning reform, which allows more diverse housing options and serves as a model for other cities. The Treasury is introducing programs to enhance housing accessibility, including a $100 million initiative to support affordable housing financing and improve integration with public transit. These efforts aim to reduce administrative burdens and offer interest rate predictability for developers. The discussion focuses on the need for long-term solutions and collaboration to make home ownership more accessible.
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