About this episode
When New Rochelle, NY was faced with a declining population and economy, it set out on a building spree . A decade into the effort, the city – which sits just north of New York City – actually managed to keep rents down, bucking a nationwide trend. WSJ’s Rebecca Picciotto shares how New Rochelle navigated red tape and some community opposition to build thousands of new housing units. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Is NYC’s Mayoral Race All About Rent? - The Rise of the Yimbys Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices