Under Trump, cities will have to solve their housing crises themselves

Housing is one of the most important issues in the U.S. right now, and while cities are taking positive steps, it’s not enough.

The failure to build more housing and drive down costs has been a pernicious issue across the country—and in cities in particular. Driven by a shortage of at least 4 million homes, rising rental costs, homebuying challenges, and homelessness have become endemic.