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Actual Abundance w/ Isabella Weber, Malcolm Harris, Paul Williams

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Navigating the Housing Crisis: Public Responses and Challenges

This chapter examines the complexities of the housing crisis, emphasizing the necessity for robust public sector interventions to ensure affordable housing. It critiques existing investment practices and highlights the impact of rising interest rates on development, while exploring successful public ownership models in various countries. The conversation underscores the urgent need for coordinated strategies addressing financing and zoning to mitigate the barriers to housing construction.

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