This proposal seems weak and likely to backfire. The biggest problem with housing is not enough being built where it is needed. There is no particular lack of

This proposal seems weak and likely to backfire. The biggest problem with housing is not enough being built where it is needed. There is no particular lack of clever financing so that part really doesn't bring much to bear on the problem. Affordable housing units are dominated by old stock which is one reason why we need to maintain the rate of construction. Some kind of federal guidelines for limiting regulations and hearings might address the friction that builders experience.