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Housing

Why homes cost what they cost. Rents and prices are set by how many homes exist and how many people want them, and rules about what can be built, where and how fast shape both.

HOUSING

Why Cities Struggle to Build Homes Quickly

Rules, costs and local politics all slow a new home down. Each exists for a reason, which is why changing them is hard.

Sagnik Halder · 2 min read

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