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Housing supply, affordability barriers the focus of US Chamber housing council

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has launched a housing advisory council to address critical supply and affordability barriers. The initiative focuses on legislative momentum to streamline zoning and permitting processes while expanding capital access for development.

  • 01Council leverages ROAD to Housing law momentum to tackle national housing shortages
  • 02Advocacy focuses on reforming restrictive zoning and permitting regulations to accelerate construction
  • 03Strategies include enhancing capital availability and addressing workforce shortages within the building sector
  • 04Business leaders aim to stabilize the economy by increasing housing production across the United States

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London Business News: Executive Guide

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Building on ROAD to Housing law momentum, the advisory council will push for zoning, permitting, capital and workforce measures it says could result in more housing.