Study Challenges the Idea of Selling Public Lands for Housing Development

The Trump administration has proposed selling federal public lands to address the nation's housing crisis, but a recent study from Headwaters Economics raises concerns. According to the study, public lands in the West are often not suitable for housing development due to safety and logistical challenges. Megan Lawson, one of the economists behind the study, spoke with Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s Caroline Llanes to explain why public lands may not be the solution to the housing shortage. For more details, listen to the full interview.