It's better that everything is explicit. * If you want cheaper rents: build more housing. * If you want more housing, zone more housing. * If you want to kee

It's better that everything is explicit. * If you want cheaper rents: build more housing. * If you want more housing, zone more housing. * If you want to keep "local vibrant culture" alive. Give direct cash transfers from the government. Don't try to sneak subsidy trough private housing. * If local government needs more money, tax property. Urban economics has real trickle down effect: It does not matter if you build apartments for the rich or poor, everyone gets affordable housing if you just keep building enough apartments.