A Mayor Roundtable Discussion: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

In this episode of The Fly, Sarah and Chase bring together Mayor Aftab Pureval of Cincinnati, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam of Hartford, and Mayor Andrew Ginther of Columbus to discuss the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and the challenges of expanding affordable housing. Mayor Pureval has focused on zoning reform and developer incentives to increase housing supply, while Mayor Arulampalam has pursued streamlined permitting, the redevelopment of vacant lots and downtown buildings, expanded homeownership opportunities, and stronger tenant protections. Mayor Ginther has championed major voter-approved housing investments, zoning reform, and public-private and regional partnerships to expand affordable housing. Together, the mayors discuss housing supply, rising costs, renter protections, and the role of the private sector, exploring what cities can accomplish locally and what more they need from state and federal leaders.