David Malcolm

Philanthropist David Malcolm analyzes land use, zoning, and housing supply constraints. His work explores how regulatory frameworks and finance impact affordability, challenging simple narratives to highlight the trade-offs in public policy.

'Build, Baby, Build!' is NOT the Answer to Housing Crises

Can San Diego build its way out of its three-part housing crisis – supply, affordability and homelessness? Some of elected officials think so and are leading the charge. I have been in the real estate industry for 50-plus years, and I say they are on the wrong track.

David Malcolm

/ October 27, 2025

'Build, Baby, Build!' is NOT the Answer to Housing Crises

Clearing Homeless Encampments Is a Band-Aid, Not A Solution

Last July, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order “to address (homeless) encampments” and allocated funding to local governments to clear encampments and connect “those living in them to housing and supportive services.”

David Malcolm

/ June 20, 2025

Clearing Homeless Encampments Is a Band-Aid, Not A Solution