>>1359696Well we just need more homes, period. It doesn't matter in the grand scheme who builds it. The problem is that zoning is a local issue and everybody is obsessed with national politics right now. People think housing costs is like a presidential issue when in reality the kinds of homes that are built, how many are built and whether or not developers want to invest entirely depends on local zoning laws and tax rates. Half of the people on this board don't even know who their mayor is or who is on their city council. When it comes down to it, the vast majority of property owners don't want high density housing anywhere near their property - therefore, nothing gets done. Affordable housing doesn't get built. Moreso, if you want to deport all the immigrants then go ahead. All you have to do is explain how you're going to address the fact that the construction industry suddenly paying hundreds of thousands more dollars in labor every year is going to increase the cost of housing, not decrease it.
