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Retrofitting

Lessons from Edinburgh’s Retrofit Programme, Which Runs Hot & Cold

Karl Dickinson -
Inefficient building envelopes are huge carbon emitters. Retrofitting promises results but the time left to attain climate targets is narrowing. This calls for urgent, scaled-up action. With an abundance of social housing, city authorities...
Housing

Five Truths About Housing We Don’t Discuss

Iris Fiebiger -
In the heated discussion about housing and the housing affordability crisis, it is easy to lose track. What points should we consider when talking about housing? What do we need to raise awareness of?...
Housing

The Challenge of Making Housing Affordable

Iris Fiebiger -
Making housing affordable is not a simple task. To make things easier for you, we have researched some of the main challenges you will come across. Familiarise yourself with them now and get a...
Housing

Reviving Thriving Communities Through Meanwhile Housing

Karl Dickinson -
We’re in the midst of a housing crisis: too few affordable homes for our growing population. Quick wins are usually synonymous with shoddy quality, but meanwhile housing bucks that trend. We spoke with Lorna...
Housing

CityChanger Orna Rosenfeld: “I Created My Job Because I Believed in Something”

Iris Fiebiger -
Do you want to drive change in cities but can’t find a role that allows you to do so? Why not be like our CityChanger Dr Orna Rosenfeld and create your own job? Tackling the...
Housing

How to Solve the Housing Affordability Crisis

Iris Fiebiger -
The housing market is in crisis. Demand is increasing, rents are soaring, and even middle-income earners are struggling to afford to live in cities. What is the root of this housing affordability crisis, and...
Housing

Community Land Trusts: Guaranteed Housing Affordability

Iris Fiebiger -
Everyday people can make a difference in their communities. This is the vision that Community Land Trusts (CLTs) build upon. They are groups of local people who create community assets. And they provide an...
Housing

CityChanger Naama Blonder – Bringing Smart Density to North America

Tanja Polonyi -
Canada, similar to the US, has a heart for single-family houses and suburbs. A concept not really suitable for rapid urbanisation and the need for sustainable and affordable housing of the future. Thankfully, there are...
Housing

Leave the Suburbs! Why North America Should Finally Focus on Multi-Family Housing

Tanja Polonyi -
A grand single-family house in the suburbs with a nice garden and a big garage at the end of a long driveway where two cars easily fit – that is an aspiration of many...
Housing

Toronto: Diverse Residents in Complete Communities

Iris Fiebiger -
Accommodating diverse groups of people within the same city poses a challenge. Toronto has managed to overcome it and continues to strive for a more inclusive and affordable housing market. We caught up with...

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