NPR, June 7, 2024, Homes Have Popped Up On The National Mall – Showing They Can Be Built Fast And Cheap
“We know that access to a home is one of the most pressing things for families across the country, whether you’re renting or wanting to become a first-time homebuyer. And one of the ways that we know to bring down costs is to just build more housing,” said Todman. “Just build more. Build, build, build!”
Tom Perez, the former Secretary of Labor who’s now senior advisor to President Biden, said housing is top of mind for the Biden administration. “When I think about the meetings that we’ve had at the White House recently, the issue of housing has been either the most or second-most discussed issue,” he said.