Talk about London | How did we get in this housing mess?

In this episode of Talk About London, hosts Leanne Tritton, The London Society and Dave Hill, OnLondon discuss the ongoing housing crisis in London with guest Rowan Moore, renown journalist, architecture critic and author. They explore the historical context of the crisis, the role of government in providing affordable housing, and the need for innovative solutions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of viewing housing as a social good and the necessity of rethinking current policies, including the right to buy. The episode also touches on the challenges of micro living and the potential for repurposing existing buildings to address housing shortages.TakeawaysLondon's housing crisis is deeply rooted in historical policies.The current market is failing to provide affordable housing solutions.Public intervention is necessary to address the housing emergency.Housing should be viewed as a social good, not just a commodity.Innovative strategies are needed to utilize existing housing effectively.The right to buy policy may need to be suspended to address housing needs.New towns and greenbelt developments are long-term solutions, not quick fixes.Micro living is not a sustainable solution for housing shortages.Tax incentives could help shift wealth towards affordable housing initiatives.Community engagement is crucial in reshaping housing policies.titlesReshaping London's Housing LandscapeThe Crisis of Affordability in LondonSound Bites"We need to see housing as a social good.""New towns have never happened quickly.""Micro flats are very suspect."Chapters00:00Introduction to London's Housing Crisis01:17Understanding the Roots of the Housing Emergency06:56Exploring Solutions: Public Housing Models09:57The Role of Taxation and Financial Incentives16:31New Towns and Greenbelt Development20:01Housing as Social Infrastructure25:37Reassessing Right to Buy and Private Development29:19Funding Housing Solutions32:36Repurposing Existing Buildings for Housing39:18The Debate on Micro LivingkeywordsLondon housing crisis, affordable housing, public intervention, housing solutions, property market, social infrastructure, housing policies, government role, housing investment, micro living Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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