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How we build housing vs. how much housing we build
How we build housing vs. how much housing we build
How we build housing vs. how much housing we build
Tuesday 13th September 2022
Yushu Zhu discusses why the quality and approach to building homes matter as much as the quantity, advocating for more support for non-profit developers.
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Get the buttons here!Building Homes with Heart: The Key to Affordable Housing
I think we need to dig more into the housing stock and the housing needs to see where are the housing needs. So I think that's the type of conversation we should have is: how do we provide more affordable?
Ever wondered why affordable housing seems out of reach despite new buildings popping up everywhere? Yushu Zhu from Simon Fraser University has some eye-opening thoughts on this. In this episode of People First Radio, Zhu challenges the usual focus on the sheer number of houses built. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of 'how' we build them.
Zhu believes that understanding the non-material aspects of housing—like community needs and quality of life—can make a huge difference in addressing housing vulnerability and affordability. She argues that it's not just about cranking out more units; it's about creating homes that people can truly live in and feel part of a community. Zhu also highlights the need for more support for non-profit housing developers who are often better equipped to meet these nuanced needs.
If you're curious about how we can rethink housing to make it more inclusive and supportive, this episode is a must-listen. Join the conversation and discover why the 'how' of building homes is just as crucial as the 'how many'. Zhu's insights offer a fresh perspective on treating housing as a social good rather than merely a commercial commodity.