New research looks at what types of assistance contribute the most to the economic well-being of Canadian renters.
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The Great Society’s Model Cities Program wasn’t perfect. But it offered a vision of what democratic, community-based planning could look like.
Promoting home ownership is often at the centre of housing policy in many countries, including Canada. Yet rising costs are placing the dream of home ownership out of reach for many.
A new study reveals financial landlords charge the highest rents in Toronto.
During World War I, the US government designed and constructed entire communities for workers and their families, setting new standards for housing and neighborhood planning.
Modern methods of construction — such as modular and prefabricated housing — are a promising answer to the housing shortage problem.
Labor and the Coalition have both made some big housing policy announcements this election, but there are real problems going unaddressed.
Australia is running out of affordable, safe places to live – and climate change is getting worse. It makes sense to deal with both crises together.
Serviceability buffers aren’t just bureaucratic hurdles for home buyers. They are a brake on unsustainable borrowing and a cushion against future shocks.
Housing announcements are everywhere right now, but few are based on evidence. Here’s what the politicians aren’t talking about, but should be.
The federal government’s housing plan includes two headline measures aimed at boosting supply and helping buyers.
How does coming of age in Australia look now compared to in the year 2000? Evidence shows young people now have it much worse.
There are few things more scary for Australian renters than being evicted. New research shows how severe the consequences can be.
We talk to Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood about the housing challenge, as well as Australia's parlous productivity performance generally.
New research shows how much we’d need to increase Commonwealth Rent Assistance to bring retirees who rent out of poverty.
Hint: cutting out avocado toast won’t help much. Research shows your chances of owning a home hinge on your income relative to house prices, and whether you can access the ‘bank of mum and dad’.
Access to finance is a significant barrier for Māori communities wanting to develop housing on collectively owned land. Community initiative Whare Ora shows what can be done.
Pedro Sánchez’ 100% tax on non-EU buyers misses the point. The real solution is building more homes.
A first-of-its-kind study documents the scope and impact of evictions on Black women and families in metro Detroit.
How can short films and political philosophy work together to address issues of social justice?
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Emeritus Professor of Housing, UNSW
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Associate Professor & Global Challenge Lead, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University; University of British Columbia
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Associate Profesor, School of Planning, University of Waterloo
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor, Urban Studies and Public Policy, Simon Fraser University
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Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Sydney
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Emeritus Professor, Urban Planning and Policy, University of Sydney
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Professor of Housing & Social Policy, HHAUS Housing, Homelessness & Urban Studies, Swinburne University of Technology
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John Curtin Distinguished Professor, Curtin University
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Associate Professor, Sociology cross-listed in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University
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Alan Morris is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor, Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney
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Executive Dean, UniSA Business, Adelaide University
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Visiting professor, Harvard University
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Professor of Housing Research, Adelaide University
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Research associate, The University of Melbourne