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Jake Auchincloss: “Austin, Texas changed its zoning and land use code in 2022…”

Featuring: Jake Auchincloss, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, District 4

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Rep. Jake Auchincloss – 27-Hour Markup With Republicans & a Bold Agenda for Dems | The Daily Show

Published | Video Starts at 08:40

Is there an example? You see that happening? Yes. Like where? What is the city that is building at a pace and in the way that you think Democrats could emulate? Austin, Texas changed its zoning and land use code in 2022. They built 50,000 apartments in two years. Rents went down by 20%. And then Joe Rogan and Elon Musk moved in and now people are fleeing. Right? And if people think that, hey, Democrats, you guys can't cut regulations. Come on. (08:40–08:49)

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Asserts that Austin, Texas, changed its zoning and land use code in 2022, resulting in 50,000 new apartments and a 20% rent decrease.

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