(Washington D.C. – July 10, 2024) Great minds — like Damon Smith, General Counsel for Housing and Urban Development —  have a skill to make things simple: “In a nutshell, Rodney, the housing supply has not kept up with demand – for decades.” White House leaders aim to address these needs with innovative steps.  The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new efforts to curb housing costs and lower barriers to homeownership, in partnership with HUD. Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grants will empower communities nationwide through locally-led planning, infrastructure, development, and preservation activities in 21 communities. As a…