How 3 very different cities are successfully fighting rising rents

Apr 29 2024 by Fast Company

In Minneapolis, the median rent has barely risen in seven years. It’s one example of how better housing policy can make a difference.

A record number of Americans can’t afford their rent. A Harvard report earlier this year found that half of U.S. renters are “rent-burdened,” meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities. Twelve million households spend more than half of their income. Evictions are rising. A record number of people are experiencing...

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