In D.C.’s mayoral race, everyone wants more housing — The 51st
June 30, 2026
Published April 9, 2026 by The 51st
Candidates want to lower the cost of living, but a slowing market and policy divides could get in the way. If there’s one thing that D.C. can expect from its next mayor, it’s much more housing – or at least promises of it.
The candidates running for the city’s highest office have unveiled ambitious plans to build more housing in more places, aiming to outdo the 40,000 units that were built in a recent five-year stretch under Mayor Muriel Bowser. They’re also pledging to preserve and expand D.C.’s stock of affordable housing, all with an eye toward bringing down the city’s historically high cost of living. But they also face a harsh market reality: Investors are less…
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