Public developer models in the U.S. and beyond
The U.S. faces a significant shortage of affordable housing, prompting interest in social housing models that emphasize lasting affordability and collective ownership. Public developer models, where government entities take an active role in housing development, are gaining traction across the country. These models are seen in both U.S. cities and internationally in places like Singapore and Vienna. Local governments are exploring various financing and regulatory tools to make public housing development more feasible.