Columbus, Ohio, has been on a roll. From 2000-21, ours was the fastest-growing area in the Midwest, and our population has risen substantially. Growth is good, of course, but it can bring challenges.
Specifically, the price of housing is rising faster than incomes and construction is not keeping up. For every 100 net new jobs in the region, there were only 65 new housing permits. As a result, homeownership is becoming a distant reality for many people; for others, so is the most basic need of shelter.…
