Housing Policy Experts Discuss Rental Affordability Crisis

Housing policy experts participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy to address the rental affordability crisis. Lisa Alexander stated that while increasing housing supply through zoning reform is necessary, it is not the only solution. Edward Goetz argued for implementing rent control policies during the discussion.

The debate over housing policy directly addresses the cost of housing, which Patricia McCoy noted is often the single biggest expense for most people. The discussion highlights differing strategies—supply increases versus rent control—to mitigate the rental affordability crisis.