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More than 57,000 people from 176 countries gathered in Baku to address the global housing crisis and design cities that work for everyone. The unprecedented gathering produced a roadmap for making housing affordable and climate-resilient by 2030.
Spain just approved a €7 billion plan to triple public housing investment over four years, tackling soaring rents that have locked many families out of the market. For the first time in decades, the government is making affordable housing a budgetary priority.
Lagos State is building a new housing estate on Lagos Island to provide affordable homes and modern infrastructure for residents displaced by urban renewal. The project promises quality housing through public-private partnership, with completion set for December 2026.
Ghana just launched a groundbreaking partnership to diagnose and solve its housing shortage, bringing hope to the 60% of citizens who need financial help to own a home. The three-way collaboration will create an evidence-based roadmap for making housing affordable and accessible for millions.
Ethiopia is teaming up with UN-Habitat to deliver affordable homes and build sustainable cities as the nation experiences rapid urban growth. The partnership brings global expertise and innovative financing to address housing needs while creating jobs.
Syria is teaming up with Saudi Arabia to transform urban planning and bring innovative housing solutions home. The partnership includes learning from digital platforms that make city services easier for everyone.
A European tiny house builder just solved one of small living's biggest complaints: feeling cramped. The Sky tiny house offers two full bedrooms and apartment-like space for just $71,000.
A new tiny house ditches the cramped corridor feel for an extra-wide design that includes a full bedroom, porch, and washer/dryer. The Urban Gable Park proves downsizing doesn't have to mean sacrificing comfort.
Nearly 97,000 Moroccan families now have safe, affordable housing thanks to a revolutionary program that puts money directly into citizens' hands. The country is also on track to eliminate slums entirely from 62 cities.
Kenya's capital launched a global climate conference with colorful murals painted across neighborhoods, pulling residents into conversations about building cities that work for everyone. The week-long summit is tackling one of Africa's biggest challenges: housing 60% of urban residents who live in vulnerable informal settlements.
After 30 years of living without formal housing, 200 families in Visakhapatnam are getting a lifeline from the government. A new modernization plan promises to transform their community and provide proper homes.
Every minute, a home is demolished somewhere in Europe during an unprecedented housing crisis. Architect Olaf Grawert says we already have the solution: transform the buildings we're tearing down into affordable, sustainable housing.
Billions lack adequate housing, but new UN research reveals what's working. From Brazil's upgraded favelas to Thailand's community-led projects, countries are solving housing crises without displacing residents.
Australia is turning a decades-old dream into reality with a $66 billion high-speed rail project designed to make housing more affordable. The government just gave the new High Speed Rail Authority $462 million and a leader with a track record of completing massive infrastructure projects.
A Canadian builder created a towable tiny house that solves the biggest challenge for families going small: space. The Ruby packs two full bedrooms, a bathtub, and room for six people into just 380 square feet.
Leaders from Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador are pioneering new housing models that blend public support with private investment to build climate-smart cities. Their approach could reshape how cities worldwide tackle affordable housing.
A Utah company just made simple, stylish living more accessible with a 200-square-foot tiny house starting at $50,700. The Mysa 200 offers everything needed for comfortable living in a smart, single-level design.
A new tiny house design ditches cramped lofts and narrow hallways for a spacious single-floor layout that actually feels like home. The Miami model proves downsizing doesn't have to mean sacrificing comfort.
A Utah company just made sustainable downsizing way more affordable with a surprisingly spacious tiny house that starts under $50,000. The clever design proves you don't need much square footage to live comfortably.
Vietnam's largest city just made affordable housing accessible to millions more residents by dramatically raising income eligibility limits. Starting April 1, workers earning up to $2,150 per month can now qualify for social housing.
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