Some progressives argue that housing is a right, but if 10000 people move to a town with 7500 units, the resulting scarcity means rationing by a centralized bureaucracy. In a price economy, there will be an economic motive to build more housing, and the result would be more supply and lower prices.
Why Don't We Have More Affordable Housing?
Yes, Other Countries Do Housing Better, Case 1: Japan - Sightline Institute
Number of U.S. housing units 1975-2022
The Affordable Housing Crisis Grows While Efforts to Increase Supply Fall Short
A housing shortage in the U.S. is leading to zoning changes : NPR
Do We Actually Want Affordable Housing? The Housing Affordability Crisis We Don't Want To Solve
Duplex, Triplex Construction Nears Record Lows Despite US Housing Crisis - Bloomberg
Arizona needs affordable housing, especially as many face eviction
Zachary Neubauer (neubauerzachary) - Profile
The U.S. Needs More Housing Than Almost Anyone Can Imagine - The Atlantic
Should You Invest In Affordable Housing?
Affordable Housing in Timor-Leste
Housing affordability out of reach for young Australians: RPM data
