Two housing policy experts explain the origins behind Canada’s housing crisis and what needs to change in order to fix it.
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The US Supreme Court’s high-profile Grants Pass ruling allows cities to clear homeless encampments, even if they can’t offer shelter. A scholar explains why a Housing First approach is more effective.
Larger developments can bring new schools and roads – but they are also prone to severe delays.
There are five ways governments can draw on scientific evidence to deal with multiple crises.
How likely are the new changes to make home ownership more attainable for Canadians who increasingly view it as a distant dream?
Greens leader Adam Bandt joins us to talk about the immediate impasse as well as his party's broad agenda including its demands if Labor fell into minority at the election.
In most other countries around the world, sellers don’t have to foot the bill for advertising their properties. Could the extra costs Australians pay have economic effects?
Limiting or scrapping negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount would help take the heat out of the market and give the government much more money to invest in social housing.
The risk of eviction is not just limited to those in precarious financial situations, but can impact renters across the board.
None of the 49 leading economists polled in the latest Economic Society of Australia survey said they believed the market was delivering good outcomes.
By embracing local investment and governmental support, we can foster communities that are not only economically robust but also socially connected and supportive.
Housing minister Chris Bishop says removing minimum dwelling size rules will deliver homes that are “bigger than a car”. But tiny houses might be a short-term solution that causes long-term issues.
Progress on housing policy has been patchy, in part because there’s no national plan guiding efforts to address homelessness. A bill currently in front of parliament could fix this.
In democracies around the world, voters aged 18-34 are abandoning the incumbent in favour of opposition parties, often choosing populist-style politicians. Why? Blame the broken social contract.
The rise in anti-immigration sentiments, especially amid challenging conditions, could have far-reaching consequences for Canada’s social harmony and economic prosperity.
Victoria’s government wants local governments to speed up development and get more homes built. But there are many questions around this goal.
The UK needs 300,000 new homes every year to fix the housing crisis.
There are already many barriers in place to stop migrants from accessing social housing.
Whether renting or buying, many lifelong residents can no longer afford to live in Europe’s cities. Will this change any time soon?
After natural disasters, temporary accommodation is often an option for those affected. Why isn’t the same happening with Australia’s housing crisis?
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Associate Profesor, School of Planning, University of Waterloo
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Professor of Housing Research and Policy, and Associate Director, City Futures Research Centre, UNSW Sydney
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor, Sociology cross-listed in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University
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Director of the Centre for Refugee Studies, York University, Canada
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PhD Student, Department of Sociology, University of Toronto
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Assistant Professor, Urban Studies and Public Policy, Simon Fraser University
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Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Sydney
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Emeritus Professor, University of Sydney
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Executive Dean, UniSA Business, University of South Australia
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Professor and Research Chair in Inclusive Societies, University of Sheffield
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Professor of Urban Planning, The University of Melbourne
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Professor in the Faculty of Business & Communication Studies, Mount Royal University
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Emeritus Professor of Public Policy, RMIT University
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Professor of Urban Management & Planning, Griffith University
