All housing crisis articles
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OpinionMeeting housing targets is not enough – 2025 must deliver better homes for those who need them most
Martyn Evans argues that meeting housing targets isn’t enough – it’s time to prioritise affordability, quality, and a shared vision for the future
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OpinionBalancing homes and green spaces: infill’s role in tackling the UK’s social housing shortfall
As infill housing reshapes council estates, questions arise about the loss of green spaces and amenities. Rory Olcayto advocates for infill and resident-led design as a way to meet housing needs while preserving community spirit
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NewsRIBA proposes new model to tackle social housing crisis using public land
RIBA’s report outlines how local councils can leverage public land to address the UK’s housing shortage, reinvesting profits into further development
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NewsScottish government declares a national housing emergency
Scottish Labour successfully pushes MSPs to formally acknowledge the housing crisis
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OpinionWhy we need long-term planning to meet society’s housing needs
Politicians must stop opting for short-term bribes and instead pursue large-scale policies to build a community-led economy to deliver the homes we need, writes Chris Brown.
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NewsHalf a million homes a year needed to meet record net migration, says think tank
Government housebuilding target based on substantially lower migration figures
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OpinionWe should have built these homes over the past 50 years… but the next best time is now!
If we cannot deliver enough genuinely affordable homes for the next generation our legacy and communities will suffer, writes Andrew Simpson
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NewsMatthew Lloyd Architects wins competition for 25 acre site in west Belfast
Winning scheme aims to turn publicly owned site into sustainable housing development
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NewsSatish Jassal Architects wins formal approval for supported living scheme in Haringey
The 14 unit scheme will be built to achieve net zero and includes a series of garden spaces designed by Landscape Projects
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NewsPrince William reveals social housing plans as part of a five-year project to 'end homelessness'
Prince of Wales said he plans to start small and scale up the social housing if it’s “sustainable”
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OpinionGlobal population growth means we urgently need more housing: It’s time to democratise architecture
The automotive and gaming industries offer useful lessons on how architecture could address global demand for housing, writes Kashif Dafedar
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OpinionCould shared living help address Birmingham’s housing needs and give young people a sense of belonging?
Birmingham has launched its new vision for the city centre. Could shared living play a key role in delivering this ambitious plan, asks Umesh Luharia
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OpinionWhy we love helping architects to become developers
Architects often make excellent developers - if only they’d realise it, writes Roxana Mohammadian-Molin
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FeaturesThe Phoenix, Lewes: ‘This is how we will have to build in the future’
Can developer Human Nature and a team including Ash Sakula and Mæ help reshape UK housing? Ben Flatman reports from East Sussex
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OpinionWe need to unlock financing for small and medium housebuilders, so they can do their job
Small and medium-sized developers have a key role in delivering housing. Keeping credit flowing is critical in enabling them to carry on building, writes Roxana Mohammadian-Molina