Increasing affordable housing means that a lot more people will be able to live in a beautiful town like Winchester and stress less about paying for housing. This creates a better mood in town.
Affordable housing allows so many low-income families can move to Winchester. They could come from several different backgrounds, increasing diversity here in town. This is a great way to expand resident's worldview.
With affordable housing, kids from low-income families can access excellent education with Winchester Public schools. A huge draw to Winchester for families is the schools, but with homes being so expensive, many can't make living here happen.