Solving the Housing Shortage is a Force Multiplier

The U.S. faces a severe housing shortage, needing 14 million homes in the next decade. Recent bipartisan reforms aim to remove barriers to increase housing production, focusing on building homes in connected, lower-hazard neighborhoods with access to jobs and services. Key tactics include cutting red tape, using public land, simplifying financing, promoting disaster-resistant construction, lowering utility costs, and aligning utility reforms with affordability and grid reliability. Scaling these policies can make housing more affordable, resilient, and efficient.