12/25/2024

Special report: Can we build our way out of the housing crisis?

The Union-Tribune examined if San Diego County can build more housing to slow the pace of rent and home price increases. What we found:

– Zoning changes, emphasis on townhomes and reduced regulation would likely speed up construction;

– Biggest hurdles continue to be anti-growth sentiments and lack of land zoned for housing;

– Solutions for the future may include streamlined permitting processes, a change in parking requirements and a greater mix of housing types

San Diego County housing: Here’s the full story

San Diego County should be awash in new housing projects.

Unemployment is low and wages are rising. Many millennials are marrying, having children and aiming to buy. Their parents want to downsize.

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