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www.strongtowns.org | ||
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48hills.org
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| | | | | The supporters of the 'build-at-all-costs' position ignore a half-century of history and the realities of the modern housing market | |
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www.sindark.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The housing affordability crisis in Canada is severe, with rising rents, high prices, and limited availability. In Toronto, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment has reached $3,000, and the minimum wage would need to be $40/hour for workers to afford to live there. Across the country, rents have increased by 21% over two years, with Vancouver and Toronto leading in cost. Many tenants are struggling to find affordable housing, with some offering two years' rent in advance or other incentives. The crisis is exacerbated by factors such as the conversion of long-term rentals to short-term Airbnb units, developers prioritizing profit over affordable housing, and the lack of government intervention. Protests and tenant organizing are emerging a... | |
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archive.strongtowns.org
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| | | | | Even people who know the historic benefits of duplexes (and the like) can be wary of re-legalizing them. We need to understand why if we want to effectively promote missing middle housing. | |
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www.strongsactown.org
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| | | Local Streets are where motor vehicles are guests, safety for people outside of cars is prioritized, and economic and social vibrancy are promoted. | ||
