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The Real Reason For America’s Housing Crisis

The Real Reason For America’s Housing Crisis

What happens when, over the course of sixty years, the same number of people require 32 percent more housing units?

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Nov 29, 2024
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Back in September, I wrote a piece that highlighted a notable but underestimated accomplishment in Chicago’s housing market. The 2023 U.S. Census’ American Community Survey data showed that Chicago reached its highest number of occupied dwelling units, 1.18 million, surpassing its previous high mark of 1.16 million in 1960.

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