Myths Facts About Affordable & High Density And Housing in California

California desperately needs new affordable housing to reverse recent increases in overcrowding and overpayment. We also need new high-density housing to support economic stability and prosperity. We need housing to accommodate new workers and their families and to economize on infrastructure costs while preserving open space and reducing the distance between homes and jobs. Fortunately, the facts of California’s recent experiences with high-density and affordable housing often contradict the myths. We can now begin to rely on this recent experience to reassure concerned residents that the myths don’t have to come true.