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White House Plan Could Add 13 Million New Homes
Solutions4h ago

White House Plan Could Add 13 Million New Homes

A new White House report reveals how cutting red tape could build 13 million homes over the next decade, tackling America's severe housing shortage. The plan could boost economic growth and create two million jobs while making homeownership more accessible.

Google: economic growth report2 min read
US Housing Plan Could Create 13 Million New Homes
Solutions7h ago

US Housing Plan Could Create 13 Million New Homes

A new White House report reveals how cutting construction regulations could solve America's 10 million home shortage and create 2 million jobs. The blueprint shows how making housing more affordable could boost economic growth by over 1% annually for the next decade.

Google: economic growth report2 min read
Colombia Builds Homes from Recycled Plastic in Days
Solutions5d ago

Colombia Builds Homes from Recycled Plastic in Days

A Colombian company is building two-story homes in just five days using blocks made entirely from recycled plastic. The innovation tackles both housing shortages and plastic waste while costing a fraction of traditional construction.

Regional: colombia innovation (CO)2 min read
Colombia Turns Plastic Waste Into Homes in Just 5 Days
Planet Wins5d ago

Colombia Turns Plastic Waste Into Homes in Just 5 Days

A Colombian company is building affordable two-story houses from recycled plastic blocks in less than a week. The innovation tackles both housing shortages and plastic pollution at once.

Regional: colombia innovation (CO)2 min read
Winery Gives Employees Free Housing Amid Rental Crisis
Acts of KindnessMar 30

Winery Gives Employees Free Housing Amid Rental Crisis

When workers at De Bortoli Wines couldn't find homes in Australia's food bowl region, the company turned two farmhouses into free temporary housing. Now other businesses in western Riverina are watching closely as housing shortages threaten the region's growth.

ABC Australia3 min read
Battle Creek Launches Fund to Build 1,000 New Homes by 2035
SolutionsFeb 26

Battle Creek Launches Fund to Build 1,000 New Homes by 2035

Battle Creek just launched a new Housing Fund with $750,000 in seed money to tackle a 3,000-unit housing shortage that's been holding back economic growth. The ambitious plan aims to build and rehabilitate 1,000 homes by 2035, giving families more options and helping local businesses find the workers they need.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read
Adelaide Campus Becomes 100 Homes Plus Green Space
InnovationFeb 1

Adelaide Campus Becomes 100 Homes Plus Green Space

A former university campus in Adelaide will transform into 100 new homes (including 20 affordable units) while preserving half the land as community green space. The plan shows how cities can tackle housing shortages without sacrificing nature.

ABC Australia2 min read