Exploring the rising housing costs, rental market insecurities, and government initiatives like help to buy and shared ownership to aid first-time buyers. Also touches on zoning reforms, dual-income families balancing work and childcare, and challenges faced in accessing affordable housing.
We're spotlighting a two-year-old initiative that's reshaping the urban landscape: the construction of youth development-oriented cities. Through optimizing education, enhancing employment opportunities, solving housing issues, and more, these pilot cities are paving the way for a new era of urban living for the younger generation. Let's zoom in today on the progress, policies, and personal stories from the forefront of this urban transformation. On the show: Niu Honglin, Yushun & Josh Cotterill