Boston Globe: Solutions to Boston’s housing crisis ... in Texas?

“Austin has undergone substantial reforms in its zoning and development practices resulting in an increase in housing production, stabilized home prices, and even reduced rents, despite a growing population and strong local job market,” Santana said at a Boston City Council hearing with the Austin delegation Tuesday.

“The success Austin has experienced demonstrates the potential for zoning land use and planning reforms to create lasting impacts on housing availability and affordability.”