On this episode of Empowered Returns, Mike welcomes Dr. Christina Stacy from the Urban Institute to tackle one of the most hotly debated issues in housing policy—rent control. Together, they unpack cutting-edge research powered by machine learning to understand how rent control policies are shaping affordability and housing supply across U.S. cities.The conversation dives into the real-world tradeoffs: while some policies provide critical relief for extremely low-income renters, others risk stalling new development and limiting housing stock. With a data-driven lens, this episode explores the complex dynamics at play and what they mean for the future of urban living.You can reach Stacy directly at cstacy@urban.orgIf you find this and our other episodes helpful, please like and subscribe on YouTube or your preferred podcast listening app!Get more education and insight like this at Transforming Cities –[https://transformingcities.io](https://transformingcities.io)Brought to you by Authentic and Charlesgate –[https://authenticff.com](https://authenticff.com)[https://www.charlesgate.com](https://www.charlesgate.com)© 2025 Authentic Form & Function and Charlesgate