Why National Rent Control Proposals Are Counterproductive: Lessons from Minneapolis/St. Paul
Many qualified economists have provided insightful analysis of the challenges and negative externalities of rent control policies in response to recent proposals for a national rent cap. As the Executive Director of the Twin Cities Housing Alliance, I want to draw attention to how these issues resonate locally in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and why we believe there are many programs and policies that provide targeted assistance to those with income insecurity without impacting the housing market’s ability to deliver housing options and opportunities.
TCHA 2023 Year in Review
Read on for a comprehensive summary of our impactful work in 2023!
Why it Was Time for an Alliance — And What’s Next for TCHA
Two years ago, we started the Twin Cities Housing Alliance because it was evident that there was something missing when it came to understanding the realities – the nuanced, confusing, and sometimes at loggerheads realities – of the housing market and industry.
TCHA’s One Year of Impact: Compelling commitment and we’re just getting started!
It all begins with an idea.