After announcing his run for Boston mayor, Josh Kraft gave details about his vision for housing development in the city. The post What do local housing advocates and experts think of Josh Kraft’s housing plan? appeared first on Boston.com.
Josh Kraft, a candidate for Boston mayor, has proposed a housing plan featuring optional rent control, offering tax rebates to landlords who create affordable housing units. Critics, including housing advocates, label this as "fake rent control," arguing it reduces affordable housing requirements and reverses progress made under Mayor Wu's administration. Advocates, such as the Coalition for Truly Affordable Boston, contend that lowering the 20% minimum affordable housing threshold undermines efforts to address housing affordability. Kraft's campaign defends the plan, stating it aims to stimulate development by incentivizing landlords, countering that current policies hinder construction. The plan's feasibility is noted to depend on market rates and economic conditions.
