Based on the articles in Curbed and in Vox, list and describe some of the major factors responsible for the high costs of housing in the U.S. What new approaches are the Biden Administration and Congress considering to address this pressing issue?

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Housing Policy

Before beginning this assignment, make certain that you have read “The Affordable Housing Crisis, Explained”

1. Based on the articles in Curbed and in Vox, list and describe some of the major factors responsible for the high costs of housing in the U.S. What new approaches are the Biden Administration and Congress considering to address this pressing issue? (approximately 150-200 words)

2. Based on the PBS Frontline documentary, briefly describe the goals and purpose of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Indicate how the program is supposed to work and who was expected to benefit from the program. (approximately 150-200 words)

3. List and discuss some of the problems with the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program that arehighlighted in the PBS documentary. What type of changes could be made to improve the program’s
ability to achieve its goal? Given what you know about the U.S. political system and how policies are
made and implemented, what improvements do you believe would be feasible? (approximately 150-
200 words)