The Housing Supply Debate: Evaluating the Evidence
Let s rely on science, not ideology and propaganda, when planning solutions to urban unaffordability. Look for credible evidence in the peer-reviewed publications referenced here.
Todd Litman | May 13, 2021, 9am PDT Share
Few issues cause more blood to boil than debates about the causes and solutions to housing unaffordability. On this issue, many people lead with their opinions followed by whatever evidence they can muster. The results can get ugly, particularly for those of us who prefer information to be credible.
In response, Mr. Abel sent links to
In my view, these articles present a narrow perspective and lack critical analysis, thus raising an epistemological question: How should we evaluate research quality in the field of planning and urban development?
The New Jersey Business and Industry Association wants the state DEP to use more of what it says is more “mainstream science” for its new land use regulations.
The Wyoming Legislature has been abuzz this week with a number of high-profile bills â and topics â filtering through the House and Senate. Some would directly impact Teton County, and others have animated conversation around Medicaid expansion, abortion rights, taxes, power generation and voting.
Weâve rounded up a few of the bills here.
House Bill 164, co-sponsored by Teton County Rep. Andy Schwartz and Sen. Mike Gierau, passed the committee on Monday in a 5-2 vote.
The legislation authorizes Wyoming to sell a square-mile Grand Teton National Park inholding to the National Park Service, though itâs saddled with a potential poison pill of an amendment that requires any sale must fetch $500,000 an acre.
The New Jersey Business and Industry Association says if the DEP changes regulations based on sea level rise projected to take place in 80 years it would be unwise and harmful.
Voters will decide the future of East Charlotte Villageâs commercial district during Town Meeting Day.
The townâs selectboard unanimously chose to put to vote the issue of whether the size of the district should grow to allow for development.
At a Jan. 25 meeting, the selectboard also opted to let residents vote on whether the town land use regulations should be amended, clarifying current rules for on-farm business. Member Louise McCarren was the lone dissenting voice, with all four of her colleagues voting to put the issue on March ballots.
âI had heard so much from people that it wasnât ready,â McCarren later said about her vote. âI normally would have said let the townspeople decide. I absolutely support development in East Charlotte.â