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Housing Crisis: Can We Solve It Without Building New Homes?

Rising rents and construction costs have led to severe housing shortages in major cities, while the building sector is also responsible for a significant share of global CO2 emissions. This raises a dilemma: how can affordable housing be expanded without worsening the climate crisis? The debate focuses on whether new construction should be limited or whether alternative approaches are needed to balance housing demand with environmental sustainability.