Breaking Barriers: Local Policy & Housing Affordability
Sunday, October 25th, 2026 at 2:00 PM
1340 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201Columbia, SC
About This Event
Hosted by SodaPOP (Soda City People-Oriented Places) and Palmetto YIMBY.
What we’ll cover:
- How Columbia’s local land-use rules and zoning restrict new housing supply
- Why limited supply drives up rents and home prices across the city
- How local government and organizations can apply practical policy solutions and reforms to lower housing costs
Format: Open, informal discussion and community Q&A led by FREOPP Senior Housing Fellow Luca Gattoni-Celli. All are welcome!
Beverages avaiable for donation on site.
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