Most federal land is west of the Rocky Mountains, but not all of it is primed for residential development. Explore how the right parcels of federal land could be a powerful lever in addressing America’s housing shortage.

- Untapped federal land seems like endless possibilities, but without infrastructure, development costs could negate efforts to create more affordability.

- The growing bipartisan interest in land-use reform has made federal land a potential solution. Cotality identified areas where development potential and need for housing intersect.

- Zoning and local politics will influence whether this solution is unlocked or blocked.

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