EP 457: Affordable Housing on Public Lands

In Episode 457 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses bipartisan visions for opening of federal lands to affordable housing and the implications of such a policy. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Trump Video - Freedom Cities CNN: Trump proposes building 10 ‘freedom cities’ and flying cars ⁠POLITICO: Trump calls for contest to create futuristic ‘Freedom Cities’⁠ Lombardo urges Biden to ‘release’ federal land for housing development FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Major New Actions to Lower Housing Costs by Limiting Rent Increases and Building More Homes RNC 2024 Platform Trump’s BLM chief has a plan for housing: Sell off public lands WEX: Solve the housing crisis by selling government land BLM: Availability of Public Lands for Affordable Housing Purposes in the Las Vegas Valley (562.5 acres in NV) BLM seeks input on proposed sale of public lands for affordable housing POLITICO: ‘Sitting empty': Vast expanse of federal land eyed for new housing Biden’s Land Grab Crusade Thwarts Bipartisan Efforts To Develop Housing On Federal Land Don’t Let Politicians Convince You That Selling Public Lands Is the Solution to America’s Housing Affordability Crisis