Cause area: UK housing policy

Abstract

The article discusses the UK housing crisis and argues that restrictive planning rules are the main cause of the problem. The author proposes that Street Votes – a reform that would allow groups of residents on a street to vote by supermajority to permit denser development – would help increase housing supply. Two organizations, London YIMBY and PricedOut, are highlighted as advocating for increased housing supply in the UK. The article concludes that while the cost-effectiveness of interventions in the UK housing market is uncertain, the potential for significant economic growth and improved quality of life makes it a promising cause area for effective altruists. – AI-generated abstract.