affordable housing
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Increasing housing supply won’t lower prices
The idea of employing upzoning to make urban areas more affordable is based on the principle of supply and demand — a fundamental tenet of economic theory. Incentivize developers to build more housing units thereby increasing the supply. As the additional supply begins to sate the demand for housing, the price of housing should eventually […]
Why Cambridge needs social housing
Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writers. Read more Parents push Murphy for answers on 158 Spring Street, Ahern field Cambridge residents have what look like a plethora of affordable housing options. There are vouchers, whether state, federal or the new municipal offerings. Inclusionary […]