# housing supply (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover housing supply. Page: Feed: --- ## [If Andy Burnham is serious about a council housebuilding revolution, what does he need to know about the self-financing settlement for the HRA?](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/08/self-financing-settlement/) _2026-08-19 · Chloe Fletcher · Red Brick_ Chloe Fletcher is the Chartered Institute for Housing's Head of Policy and External Affairs. She explains why council housing finance has become unsustainable - and argues that a new settlement must reflect the very different pressures facing councils today. The post If Andy Burnham is serious about a council housebuilding revolution, what does he need to know about the self-financing settlement… ## [Reading List — 08/15/2026](https://www.construction-physics.com/p/reading-list-08152026) _2026-08-15 · Brian Potter · Construction Physics_ Home price declines, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, The Boring Company fundraising, and more. ## [How Will the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Affect Housing Supply? Part II](https://www.construction-physics.com/p/how-will-the-21st-century-road-to) _2026-08-14 · Brian Potter · Construction Physics_ This is the second installment of my look under the hood of the recently passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, looking at what each provision actually does and trying to suss out its actual impact on housing supply. ## [Reading List 08/08/2026](https://www.construction-physics.com/p/reading-list-08082026) _2026-08-08 · Brian Potter · Construction Physics_ The Endangered Species Act and housing production, why it’s hard for LEGO to use 3D printing, robotic welding and shipbuilding, modular data centers, and more. ## [What Will the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Do for Housing Supply?](https://www.construction-physics.com/p/what-will-the-21st-century-road-to) _2026-08-06 · Brian Potter · Construction Physics_ A few weeks ago the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law. This is an enormous housing bill that’s been in the works for roughly a year — I first discussed it on Statecraft back in 2025 — and folks are optimistic that it will, per its description, “increase the supply of housing in America.” ## [The trouble with rent controls](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/08/the-trouble-with-rent-controls/) _2026-08-05 · Jenevieve Treadwell · Red Brick_ From Berlin to San Francisco, Jenevieve Treadwell examines what happens when governments try to regulate rents – and the difficult trade-offs policymakers in England should consider. The post The trouble with rent controls appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Reading List 08/01/26](https://www.construction-physics.com/p/reading-list-080126) _2026-08-01 · Brian Potter · Construction Physics_ Pepper-spray drones, China’s chip Manhattan Project, Commonwealth Fusion’s fundraise, and a proposed Dulles Airport renovation. ## [Why Is Everyone Trying to Build a Solid-State Battery?](https://www.construction-physics.com/p/why-is-everyone-trying-to-build-a) _2026-07-30 · Brian Potter · Construction Physics_ A battery technology that’s getting a lot of attention is solid-state batteries, lithium-ion batteries that replace the liquid electrolyte with a solid material. ## [Housing-led regeneration in Rotherham town centre is essential to improve opportunities, health and quality of life](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/rotherham-town-centre/) _2026-07-28 · Cllr Chris Read · Red Brick_ Councillor Chris Read, Leader of Rotherham Borough Council, says new homes in the town centre are rejuvenating the area following a decline in retail, and helping the borough to meet its development targets. However, continued progress can only be made with the right support from the state. The post Housing-led regeneration in Rotherham town centre is essential to improve opportunities, health and… ## [Reading List 07/25/26](https://www.construction-physics.com/p/reading-list-072526) _2026-07-25 · Brian Potter · Construction Physics_ China’s EV subsidies, the future of aeroderivative gas turbines, a US-Saudi nuclear deal, defective roadway guardrails, and more. ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/j2zn1A3oeRao) _2026-07-25 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [More Housing Doesn’t Raise Your Rent.](https://ryankilpatrick.substack.com/p/more-housing-doesnt-raise-your-rent) _2026-07-23 · Ryan Kilpatrick · Momentum to Build Community_ The most durable myth in local housing politics makes housing more expensive. ## [Can We Lower Construction Costs with Cheaper Labor or Materials?](https://www.construction-physics.com/p/can-we-lower-construction-costs-with) _2026-07-23 · Brian Potter · Construction Physics_ Last time in our series on the nature of the construction productivity problem, we looked at economies of scale, finding that capturing economies of scale in homebuilding is difficult. ## [The first instruction: Why Andy Burnham is right to prioritise rough sleeping](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/the-first-instruction/) _2026-07-23 · Rose Grayston · Red Brick_ Red Brick editor Rose Grayston explains how the mission to end rough sleeping can restore hope, rebuild confidence in government and put people back at the heart of Labour's housing policy. The post The first instruction: Why Andy Burnham is right to prioritise rough sleeping appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Reading List 07/18/26](https://www.construction-physics.com/p/reading-list-071826) _2026-07-18 · Brian Potter · Construction Physics_ A setback for California Forever, a $500 million artillery shell plant not producing any shells, the difficulty of recycling EV batteries, manufacturing wire harnesses, and more. ## [One Staircase = More Main Street](https://ryankilpatrick.substack.com/p/one-staircase-more-main-street) _2026-07-17 · Ryan Kilpatrick · Momentum to Build Community_ How one change to Michigan’s building code can put housing back on our Main Streets ## [How Predictable Are Laws?](https://www.construction-physics.com/p/how-predictable-are-laws) _2026-07-16 · Brian Potter · Construction Physics_ An enormous amount of ink has been spilled (some of it by me) on the trials and tribulations of complying with the National Environmental Policy Act, better known as NEPA. ## [Why the Government’s New Towns strategy is likely to fail](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/why-the-governments-new-towns-strategy-is-likely-to-fail/) _2026-07-16 · Tom Aubrey · Red Brick_ As the Government advances its New Towns agenda, Thomas Aubrey makes the case for reviving proven bond-based financing models to unlock large-scale housing and growth without straining public finances. The post Why the Government’s New Towns strategy is likely to fail appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Two things the new Prime Minister could do immediately to boost social rent supply](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/two-things/) _2026-07-14 · Jo Allchurch and Will Jeffwitz · Red Brick_ Jo Allchurch, Director of the Association of Directors of Housing and Will Jeffwitz, Head of Policy, National Housing Federation on the urgent change needed to kickstart social housing The post Two things the new Prime Minister could do immediately to boost social rent supply appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Spatial Development Strategies are a critical part of the Government’s planning reforms – but why?](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/spatial-development-strategies-are-a-critical-part-of-the-governments-planning-reforms-but-why/) _2026-07-09 · Catriona Riddell · Red Brick_ Planning expert Catriona Riddell explains how strategic planning will transform places and underpin the role of mayors in the planning system The post Spatial Development Strategies are a critical part of the Government’s planning reforms – but why? appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Britain Needs Better Homes](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/britain-needs-better-homes/) _2026-07-07 · Ben Cooper · Red Brick_ Ben Cooper, Head of the Fabian Housing Centre on how Labour has raised the quality of homes while building more before - and can do again The post Britain Needs Better Homes appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/A4CPCcVKzFqP) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [Andy Burnham’s Housing First philosophy](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/andy-burnhams-housing-first-philosophy/) _2026-07-06 · Fiona Colley and Francesca Albanese · Red Brick_ Fiona Colley from Homeless Link and Francesca Albanese from Crisis on what Andy's Burnham's call for a "national Housing First philosophy" means for England The post Andy Burnham’s Housing First philosophy appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Why the growing consensus on rent controls shows us now is the time to act](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/why-the-growing-consensus-on-rent-controls-shows-us-now-is-the-time-to-act/) _2026-07-03 · Darren Baxter · Red Brick_ Darren Baxter, Principal Policy Adviser at JRF, writes for Red Brick about new analysis on landlord profits and rent controls The post Why the growing consensus on rent controls shows us now is the time to act appeared first on Red Brick . ## [A Momentous Housing Bill\*, Finally](https://ryankilpatrick.substack.com/p/a-momentous-housing-bill-finally) _2026-06-30 · Ryan Kilpatrick · Momentum to Build Community_ 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is the most consequential federal housing package in a generation. It’s also a reminder that the federal government isn't going to save local communities. We have to. ## [The Places We Love Weren't Accidents](https://ryankilpatrick.substack.com/p/the-places-we-love-werent-accidents) _2026-06-01 · Ryan Kilpatrick · Momentum to Build Community_ Why the places we envy on vacation feel impossible at home, and how this year's Housing Summit keynote plans to change our minds. ## [Minneapolis needs to reduce minimum lot sizes](https://pencillingout.substack.com/p/minneapolis-needs-to-reduce-minimum) _2026-05-21 · Zak Yudhishthu · Pencilling Out_ A simple, well-tested zoning change can make homeownership more affordable in the city ## [The Workhorse and Its Limits](https://ryankilpatrick.substack.com/p/the-workhorse-and-its-limits) _2026-05-19 · Ryan Kilpatrick · Momentum to Build Community_ Why LIHTC matters, what it can’t do, and what every community needs to understand about how it really works. Part 2 of 4 in the series Who is New Housing Supply Actually For? ## [Can new studio apartments open more homes for families?](https://pencillingout.substack.com/p/can-new-studio-apartments-open-more) _2026-05-12 · Zak Yudhishthu · Pencilling Out_ A research review, and some new data analysis ## [Have Michigan Wages Kept Up With the Cost of Living?](https://ryankilpatrick.substack.com/p/have-michigan-wages-kept-up-with) _2026-04-30 · Ryan Kilpatrick · Momentum to Build Community_ It Depends on Whether You Count Housing. ## [Who is New Housing Supply Actually For?](https://ryankilpatrick.substack.com/p/who-is-new-housing-supply-actually) _2026-04-27 · Ryan Kilpatrick · Momentum to Build Community_ Part 1 of 4. A follow up to “How to Make Housing Affordable” ## [More Housing Without Losing Character: Four Michigan Cities Are Already Doing It](https://ryankilpatrick.substack.com/p/michigans-housing-bills-are-moving) _2026-04-21 · Ryan Kilpatrick · Momentum to Build Community_ Michigan’s housing bills are moving — and the communities that benefit most won’t be the ones who wait for the ink to dry. ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FSPqdo5vXxwG) _2026-04-21 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [The Land Is Already There](https://ryankilpatrick.substack.com/p/the-land-is-already-there) _2026-03-29 · Ryan Kilpatrick · Momentum to Build Community_ What 5,000 acres of church property tells us about the housing crisis we think we have ## [When America's downtowns ruled the world](https://pencillingout.substack.com/p/when-americas-downtowns-ruled-the) _2026-03-27 · Zak Yudhishthu · Pencilling Out_ A review of "Downtown" by Robert Fogelson ## [Life next to the great urban barrier](https://pencillingout.substack.com/p/life-next-to-the-great-urban-barrier) _2026-03-10 · Zak Yudhishthu · Pencilling Out_ When your home sits alongside the expressway ## [Sacred Ground, Shared Purpose](https://ryankilpatrick.substack.com/p/sacred-ground-shared-purpose) _2026-03-08 · Ryan Kilpatrick · Momentum to Build Community_ Most of the resources we need to solve shared problems are already available to us, if we only choose to activate them - together. ## [Reflections on a year of reading Chicago](https://pencillingout.substack.com/p/reflections-on-a-year-of-reading) _2026-01-22 · Zak Yudhishthu · Pencilling Out_ A journey through the Windy City's many great books ## [Chicago's downtown family boom](https://pencillingout.substack.com/p/chicagos-downtown-family-boom) _2025-11-10 · Zak Yudhishthu · Pencilling Out_ And what it can tell us about building family-friendly cities ## [Can we boost density by restricting lower-density housing?](https://pencillingout.substack.com/p/can-we-boost-density-by-restricting) _2025-10-03 · Zak Yudhishthu · Pencilling Out_ Is this "zoning, but good", or just more bad zoning? ## [Why do we block housing in cash-strapped cities?](https://pencillingout.substack.com/p/why-do-we-block-housing-in-cash-strapped) _2025-08-25 · Zak Yudhishthu · Pencilling Out_ How collective action problems and inequality keep us constrained ## [Solving Minneapolis' Housing Affordability Impasse](https://pencillingout.substack.com/p/solving-minneapolis-housing-affordability) _2025-07-11 · Zak Yudhishthu · Pencilling Out_ Housing affordability, when housing is already... pretty affordable ## [Some cities reached peak households in 2020 — even after past population decline](https://pencillingout.substack.com/p/some-cities-reached-peak-households) _2025-06-12 · Zak Yudhishthu · Pencilling Out_ An under-recognized fact that matters for cities' housing supply