The housing shortage is so straightforward to solve, but government officials and citizens alike block most measures that would easily solve it. It's very frust

The housing shortage is so straightforward to solve, but government officials and citizens alike block most measures that would easily solve it. It's very frustrating. Rents in Austin are down double digits, and the reason? They changed zoning laws and built more housing. Seems like every major city should be doing that, but apparently, it's too complex.