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What's driving the housing affordability crisis? And what can be done?

This video is part of: Centre for Urban Transformation

Around 1.6 billion people worldwide lack adequate housing. This could rise to 3 billion by 2030. High housing costs can push people into poverty or homelessness. There are a few main drivers behind today’s affordability gap, Reckford says, beginning with a shortage of new homes.

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