Mamdani's Big Housing Plans Hobbled by Rising Development Costs and Trump Era Restrictions

New York City frontrunner for mayor Zohran Mamdani has an ambitious agenda to tackle the city's housing crisis, but soaring development costs and President Donald Trump's efforts to roll back regulations are standing in his way. Mamdani aims to increase affordable housing units and reduce homelessness, but rising construction costs pose a significant challenge to his plans. The city is already facing a severe shortage of affordable housing options, and Mamdani's proposals could help alleviate the crisis, but it remains to be seen if he can overcome the logistical hurdles.