Why is housing so expensive—and why is it so hard to fix? Ben Metcalf, the managing director of The Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley, breaks down the housing crisis and solutions in just 101 seconds. Metcalf has dedicated his life to housing research and policy, motivated by a deep understanding of what’s at stake. “If we can’t start from that place of having a stable home, it’s very hard to do just about anything else,” he says. Part of the solution lies in helping lawmakers and citizens alike to better understand the issues. Even if you’re secure in your housing, there are adverse effects from the crisis that are impacting you. 🔗Link in bio for more: bit.ly/46bQJwM #UCBerkeley #BerkeleyNews #HousingAffordability