No Controversy Here: Baltimore is Building a Better Future
On November 3, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signed four groundbreaking housing bills into law, marking a significant step toward addressing some of the city’s most entrenched issues. Despite claims of being “controversial,” these necessary reforms are now serving as a powerful signal that the city is committed to growth and progress. Clearing the Way for […]
Starter Homes = Lower Housing Costs
As housing affordability continues to challenge communities nationwide, a growing body of evidence shows that re-legalizing starter homes—small, modestly priced houses—can significantly reduce housing costs and expand access to homeownership. In a recent 2-part series, Greater Greater Washington’s Payton Chung outlined not just how constructing more starter homes can bring down prices in theory, but […]
Baltimore’s Path to More Affordable and Inclusive Housing
Baltimore is taking a major step toward making housing more abundant, affordable, and equitable. Mayor Brandon Scott and members of the City Council have introduced five bills aimed at modernizing outdated zoning laws that have long restricted housing development and driven up costs.