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[–] MyPhilosophyAccount@lemmy.one 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nah. NIMBY-ass zoning laws, which prevent building and limit supply, are the root cause of unaffordable housing. It’s basic economics; zoning laws literally limit the production of a necessary good, and when that happens, prices increase. Fix zoning, and you will solve your problem.

[–] Chloe@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Those two points aren't mutually exclusive

[–] MyPhilosophyAccount@lemmy.one 0 points 1 year ago

Correct. But, providing temporary housing is a good people value, and abolishing it or meddling with its market forces will do more harm than good. Focus on the root cause.