Idaho Policy Institute Interim Director Dr. Vanessa Fry presented “Practical and Innovative Solutions to Address the Housing Affordability Crisis” at the Council of State Governments West’s 75th Annual meeting.
State and local officials across the country have been getting increased pressure from their constituents demanding action on the issue of housing affordability, as it’s become one of the biggest challenges facing urban and rural areas. This has resulted in a variety of initiatives, including increased funding for more affordable housing, regulation reform to allow for more housing, and funding to provide services for those hurt most by the lack of affordability. Dr. Fry’s interactive session focused on practical and innovative solutions that state and local governments have taken and also discussed the ongoing challenges to addressing affordable housing needs.