Call the Question: Will the Greater Washington Region Collaborate And Invest to Solve Its Affordable Housing Shortage?

In the Greater Washington region, the affordable housing need is large and growing. The region and its component local jurisdictions have to address the affordable housing need in order to both sustain a healthy economy and to maintain economically diverse communities. This paper, drawing on current research, various housing plans from other cities, and the perspectives of local leaders, suggests a number of areas where public and private sector initiatives can be deployed to make headway on affordable housing.