Montgomery County’s Masterclass in How Not to Build
Despite enacting a new Middle Housing bill, Montgomery County is quickly becoming a cautionary tale in housing policy. A recent article by Adam Pagnucco of Montgomery Perspective outlines why. During a recent meeting, County Executive Marc Elrich bluntly admitted that the county’s affordable housing program “kind of sucks.” Unfortunately, his proposed solutions—and the county’s broader […]
MoCo Residents Want Housing Leadership – Will Officials Listen?
A recent poll commissioned by The Baltimore Banner reveals a growing sense of urgency among Montgomery County residents: affordable housing is a top concern, and many feel local leaders aren’t doing enough to address it. More than 80% of respondents said the lack of affordable housing is a serious problem. Residents are increasingly frustrated by rising housing costs and limited […]
There Can Be Only One: Rent Control or New Housing
There is ample evidence from cities around the country that enacting rent control reduces both overall construction and the number of available rental units by as much as 15%. Unfortunately for Maryland, we no longer have to look to other states for those negative impacts – we have them right here in Montgomery County. A […]