I think the issue in most US cities is capture of zoning boards by property owners and developers. They have made it impossible for supply to meet demand. For

I think the issue in most US cities is capture of zoning boards by property owners and developers. They have made it impossible for supply to meet demand. For example, new apartment buildings in New York are required to include parking if they are taller than a certain height (I think 6 stories). That drives up the cost unnecessarily, in my opinion.