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Re:Manhattan rents cross $5k threshold for first time by kriops on Thursday July 14, 2022 @01:12PM (#32098803)
Best we can do is certainly not increase the cost of land, and thus increase the required price of rent/housing to break even.

Less regulatory obstacles to increase supply, i.e. build housing, is the correct answer.

Re:Manhattan rents cross $5k threshold for first time by rcpt on Thursday July 14, 2022 @01:21PM (#32098915)
Land Value Tax would decrease the cost of land as it makes land speculation less attractive. People won't be willing to bet on much on real estate if increased prices come with a tax penalty.
Re:Manhattan rents cross $5k threshold for first time by colinmhayes on Thursday July 14, 2022 @03:19PM (#32100384)
Land value tax reduces the cost of the land needed for housing since it incentivizes density. Building taller means each person lives on less land.