Is There A Housing Crisis?

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🏘️ Is America's housing crisis really just about not building enough homes? That's the story we hear constantly. Regulations on land use and construction have made it too hard to build, and getting rid of them, mostly through upzoning, is thought to be the fix. It's a clean narrative. It's also, according to new research, more complicated than it sounds. In this lecture, Max Buchholz, an Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley, digs into the data behind the housing shortage story. He traces how housing supply has evolved over time, and how that evolution looks different depending on which U.S. labor market you are standing in. Along the way, Max uncovers surprising facts about the real relationship between regulation and affordability, facts that complicate the tidy narrative many of us have absorbed. His work sits at the intersection of housing and labor economics, centered on one question: What would it actually take to make housing more affordable and accessible for everyone? Come for a grounded, evidence based look at one of the most talked about, and most misunderstood, crises in American life. 🔑 🕰 Event Details What should I expect? 7:00-7:35 --> arrival & chats 7:35-8:20 --> lecture 8:20-9:00 --> q&a and more chatting Who's invited? Anyone with an interest in learning new things, meeting new people, and doing fun things on weeknights! Lots of people came solo to our last event, so don't be afraid to do the same—you’ll meet…