In Ritchie Torees and David R. Jones’ article, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has been pointed out has having lost investment over the past few decades. It is noted that many of the residents who are in need of public housing are also facing issues like water leaks, broken elevators, cracked wall and faulty locks. The authors then state that the main support for housing is given by Washington. Although there is a great need for more affordable housing, the article seems a bit leery of any actual expansion of the network, calling it “ambitious.” I think that the most important point the article makes is that affordable housing should be expanded especially in the private sector. Having a home that is private can make a large difference in more personal decisions and may dramatically influence how people end up pursuing the rest of their lives. With all the poor and at times dangerous living conditions described, it is more important than ever to make sure that housing is well-maintained for human use.

Question:

How can we open up more housing using methods other than calling on eminent domain? Or is is not possible?