I haven't read this yet but bet it's a good "conversation" on the topic by 8 "experts" in the field, including our own Ed Glaeser.
The New York Times
Room for Debate
Housing That’s Not a Luxury
More than 8 in 10 New Yorkers want affordable housing to be a priority, a New York Times poll found. But federal housing funds are shrinking and people around the country are spending more than is recommended for home costs. The Democratic mayoral candidate, Bill de Blasio, wants 20 percent of buildings in rezoned areas set aside for below-market rents. The Republican candidate, Joe Lhota, proposes tax incentives for developers.
But what other programs could increase the amount of affordable homes in New York and elsewhere?
The New York Times
Room for Debate
Housing That’s Not a Luxury
More than 8 in 10 New Yorkers want affordable housing to be a priority, a New York Times poll found. But federal housing funds are shrinking and people around the country are spending more than is recommended for home costs. The Democratic mayoral candidate, Bill de Blasio, wants 20 percent of buildings in rezoned areas set aside for below-market rents. The Republican candidate, Joe Lhota, proposes tax incentives for developers.
But what other programs could increase the amount of affordable homes in New York and elsewhere?