The housing crisis in blue states like California, with homes averaging over $700K, disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ individuals. Elevated housing costs limit their access to safe and inclusive communities, forcing them to either remain in less accepting areas or face homelessness. Addressing this issue is crucial for ensuring equitable living conditions for LGBTQ+ folks and other marginalized groups.

In today's episode, we analyze the housing crisis in blue states and its impact on LGBTQ+ communities. You'll also hear our thoughts on the institutionalized segregation in the United States after World War II, the limitations of the Fair Housing Act, and the consequences of downzoning.

We also unravel myths and truths about the massive number of vacant homes across the United States and discuss several approaches to address this crisis, like vacancy taxes, market-rate housing development, and inclusive zoning policies.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The historical roots of housing segregation (2:30)
• About San Francisco's residential security map and its long-lasting effects (5:20)
• The Fair Housing Act and its limitations in enforcing desegregation (9:10)
• A comparison of historical and current housing production rates in California (15:50)
• Are there more vacant houses than homeless people in the United States? (19:50)
• Why we must discuss the need for more affordable, multi-unit housing solutions (22:30)

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