We can build affordable housing easily here in Florida; we rarely choose to. We can build 800sq. ft. (75 sq. m.) apartments in 3 story buildings for about $40,

We can build affordable housing easily here in Florida; we rarely choose to. We can build 800sq. ft. (75 sq. m.) apartments in 3 story buildings for about $40,000, not counting land. But we don't. Because most Americans don't want to live in 800 sq. ft. and most builders want to cater to the middle standard deviations of the population. They make more money selling to people who make more money.