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How changing zoning laws affected housing affordability in Minneapolis
WUWM is examining systemic housing problems – and solutions – for more affordable housing. Milwaukee is trying to change its zoning code to encourage more affordable housing in the city. A piece of the plan to allow more new duplexes across the city has been stripped out. But a new change will allow for accessory dwelling units, or extra units above a garage or on the back half of a lot. So, will it bring housing costs down?
To find out, WUWM's Katherine Kokal is joined by Meg McMahan, the director of city planning for the city of Minneapolis, which made similar changes in 2018.
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