Yup, that's why Houston with it's "we couldn't even begin to care" zoning laws has solved homelessness.

It’s partly the reason they’ve decreased their homeless population by 54% since 2011, yes.

I’d probably point to the concerted efforts between the housing authorities and the regional VA office that, with combined HUD & VA funding, essentially ended homelessness among veterans in the city first though.

Kinda unfair to compare them to other American cities tbh, it’s always easier to do stuff like this when you can actually build.

So there isn't an issue with minimum wage stagnating compared to inflation?

Inflation is influenced by minimum wage. If wages rise but people are competing for access to an artificially restricted housing market, all that will happen is house price and rents go up to absorb the increase; the only people better off will be landlords and homeowners with a larger house than they need.

yes there is, but it's a separate issue

If we don't allow the housing supply to match demand, no minimum wage will be enough.

This too. I don't mean to be cheeky or flip, but I have to point out that changing laws also requires money, eh?