Thank you for writing this Aaron and for your thoughtful approach.
There is one real solution to rising home prices: building more housing.
When demand outstrips supply, costs go up.
City councils, state legislatures, federal bodies should all be encouraging - not discouraging - more housing units coming online.
A mayor in a neighboring city once said 'everybody wants new housing unit construction to end the day AFTER they buy their home.'
I'm for more apartments, more single family units, more of everything - and I support this in large part so that there can be more affordable options for our neighbors who can't afford a $500k restored home in Old Town.
Mayor wants Tobe governor of Indiana and hopefully the mayor and city council will be voted out next election.. no need or want for more aprtments
Thanks for reading, Terry!
Thank you for writing this Aaron and for your thoughtful approach.
There is one real solution to rising home prices: building more housing.
When demand outstrips supply, costs go up.
City councils, state legislatures, federal bodies should all be encouraging - not discouraging - more housing units coming online.
A mayor in a neighboring city once said 'everybody wants new housing unit construction to end the day AFTER they buy their home.'
I'm for more apartments, more single family units, more of everything - and I support this in large part so that there can be more affordable options for our neighbors who can't afford a $500k restored home in Old Town.
YIMBY! (Yes in my backyard!)
Excellent article on a very current topic.
One quick question that I did not see that you included in y our reporting. Where is the city on demolition in the Old Town?
Thanks, Mary Sue Rowland
Great question — we passed an ordinance in 2022 that puts a thorough process around demolitions in Old Town. Here's where you can learn more about it: https://readthereporter.com/the-active-pursuit-of-preservation/