Affordable housing

Chapter 1

California’s dilemma

California’s new governor, Gavin Newsom, is threatening to sue close to 50 cities in his own state, which he claims aren’t doing their share to combat the housing crisis.

Chapter 2

Porto’s rent control

Porto has been witnessing a growth in its metropolitan population for the first time in 40 years – but finding a home has become a problem.

Chapter 3

Cairo’s slum housing

The Egyptian government has pledged to end what it terms “slum housing” by the end of this year – but is that even possible in a city of 22 million people?

Chapter 4

Helsinki’s mixed housing

This is a city that is often cited as an example of low-cost housing done right. And it seems that for local officials the solution needs to include mixed housing.