What’s the most effective way for the government to address a housing shortage in your country?

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Your professor is teaching a class on public policy. Write a post responding to the professor`s question. In your response, you should do the following.
• Express and support your opinion.
• Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words.
An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Doctor Gupta

This week. we will be discussing a shortage of affordable housing that exists in many countries. In these places, housing—both apartments (flats) and houses—are expensive, because populations are growing faster than new housing is being built. Now, think about places in your country that have a housing shortage. In your post, l would like you to indicate the most effective way for the government to address a housing shortage in your country. Please explain why you think so.

Claire

In my country, there is a lack of affordable housing in the big cities. Low-cost housing exists in areas outside of the cities, but that means workers have long commutes to reach their jobs in the cities. l recommend that my government create initiatives to encourage the construction of large buildings with many affordable apartments in cities.

Paul

Claire’s recommendation is fine, but many people prefer to live in a house rather than an apartment, even if they have longer commutes. Living in a house can be quieter and more private. So, l believe my government should give subsidies or tax relief to construction companies to build small, affordable single- family houses on unused land that surrounds many cities.

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In my view, the development of small, affordable single-family homes on unused land surrounding cities offers a more effective solution to the housing shortage. This approach aligns with Paul's belief that detached houses provide more peace and privacy. I further argue that the construction of compact, economical single-family homes meets the specific needs of individuals and families who value larger living spaces or superior views over apartment living. This method significantly broadens the spectrum of housing options available, satisfying a diverse range of needs and preferences effectively.

While Claire highlighted the importance of government support for constructing large buildings with multiple affordable apartments in urban centers, she overlooked the potential consequences of such a strategy. Erecting sizable buildings filled with affordable apartments in city centers could lead to increased population density, additional strain on existing infrastructure, changes to the local neighborhood character, and the necessity for careful urban planning to ensure the sustainability and habitability of the urban environment.

From my standpoint, constructing small, affordable single-family houses on the unused land around many cities represents a more efficient approach to addressing housing shortages.
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