Federal Lands: A Key to Unlocking the Housing Crisis? The U.S. housing shortage stems from years of underbuilding, leaving millions priced out of the market. Opening federally owned land near cities for housing construction could be a game-changer cutting red tape, creating affordable homes, and injecting economic vitality where it’s needed most. However, it’s not about sprawling into remote areas but strategically developing urban-adjacent parcels with local partnerships to avoid red flags like Nimbyism and infrastructure costs. Done right, federal land could be a vital piece of the housing puzzle. https://lnkd.in/eC6qSyz4