Solving California’s Housing Crisis

More private development isn’t enough to solve California's massive housing crisis — we have to break with the for-profit model and build affordable social housing for all.

The Oakland cityscape at night. 1flatworld / Flickr


“What happens if my rent goes up and I have to move out?”

“Will we ever be able to buy a house?”

“What if people like me just can’t afford to live in the Bay Area? Should I give up and move away?”

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