Most people understand that to solve the homeless problem we will need more housing. A lot more. And it will need to be affordable for people who work regular jobs. We recently argued that to really solve this issue we will need thousands of affordable housing units. Thousands.
Which is why arguing over a pilot program set to add 25 units to Salt Lake City’s housing inventory is missing the mark.
The city council is currently arguing about whether to pass an ordinance that would allow homeowners throughout the city to build mother-in-law units, or “accessory dwelling units.