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Tag: Affordable Housing
U.K.’s Young Hobbled by Inflation
Sharp price spikes are forcing the country’s young to move back in with family and worry about finances just as many were hoping to move past the pandemic.
London’s Trellick Tower and a Development Debate
Residents of Trellick Tower, a 1972 public housing block, fought to stop a development project they said would undermine the building’s integrity. But they fear the reprieve might be only temporary.
Homeless in America
The homelessness crisis is getting worse.
What Happened When a Hellishly Hot Tiny Town Offered ‘Free’ Land
The town in Australia’s outback, where the temperature can hit 113 degrees Fahrenheit, drew hundreds of global inquiries when it put out the call in a bid to expand its population.
Pandemic Pushes Rome to Address Housing in Sicily Slums
After a 1908 earthquake in Messina, the displaced were moved into temporary shacks. Thousands still live in squalor, but the pandemic has pushed Rome to take action at last.
In Sicily Slums, a 113-Year Wait for Housing May Be Over
After a 1908 earthquake in Messina, the displaced were moved into temporary shacks. Thousands still live in squalor, but the pandemic has pushed Rome to take action at last.
New Zealanders Are Flooding Home. Will the Old Problems Push Them Back Out?
More than 50,000 have escaped the pandemic by moving back, offering the country a rare chance to regain talented citizens. But they are confronting entrenched housing and employment challenges.
With Vacation Rentals Empty, European Cities See a Chance to Reclaim Housing
Platforms like Airbnb have been criticized for raising living costs in popular cities. Now, officials are trying to move properties aimed at tourists to long-term leases.
Tourism Slump in Dublin Lays Bare Airbnb’s Damage to Rental Markets
After the pandemic hit, the number of longer-term listings jumped in the Irish capital. That brought some relief to a crunched market for renters, though it may not last.