Despite studies claiming otherwise, Marin County’s housing shortage remains a pressing concern. Some commentators point to a declining population, but they overlook the deeper realities driving the county’s need for more homes.

America currently finds itself facing a 4.7-million-home deficit, according to a recent Zillow report. This shortfall, which has grown over two decades of slowing construction, underscores the urgent need for attention to one of the nation’s most pressing housing challenges.