Affordable houisng news in the world

Here are some recent news articles and updates on affordable housing from around the world:

Global

  1. UN Report: 1.6 Billion People Lack Access to Affordable Housing (June 2022) - A new report by the United Nations estimates that 1.6 billion people worldwide lack access to affordable housing, with the majority living in developing countries.
  2. Global Housing Crisis: 200 Million People Homeless or Inadequately Housed (May 2022) - A report by the World Bank and the United Nations estimates that 200 million people worldwide are homeless or inadequately housed, with the crisis exacerbated by climate change, conflict, and economic inequality.

Regional

  1. US: Affordable Housing Crisis Worsens as Prices Soar (June 2022) - The National Association of Realtors reports that the US affordable housing crisis has worsened, with the median home price reaching a record high of $350,000.
  2. UK: Government Announces £11.5 Billion Affordable Housing Package (May 2022) - The UK government has announced a £11.5 billion package to boost affordable housing, including funding for new homes and a review of planning laws.
  3. Australia: Affordable Housing Shortage Worsens as Prices Rise (June 2022) - A report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare finds that the affordable housing shortage has worsened, with prices rising by 20% in the past year.
  4. India: Government Launches Affordable Housing Scheme for Low-Income Families (May 2022) - The Indian government has launched a new affordable housing scheme, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, aimed at providing low-cost housing to low-income families.

City-Specific

  1. New York City: Affordable Housing Plan Faces Funding Shortfall (June 2022) - New York City's affordable housing plan is facing a funding shortfall, with the city struggling to meet its goal of building 300,000 new affordable units by 2026.
  2. Los Angeles: City Council Approves Affordable Housing Ordinance (May 2022) - The Los Angeles City Council has approved an affordable housing ordinance aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing in the city.
  3. Toronto: City Launches Affordable Housing Program for Low-Income Families (June 2022) - The City of Toronto has launched a new affordable housing program, aimed at providing affordable housing options to low-income families.
  4. Singapore: Government Announces Measures to Boost Affordable Housing (May 2022) - The Singapore government has announced measures to boost affordable housing, including increasing the supply of public housing and introducing new subsidies for low-income families.

These are just a few examples of the many affordable housing news stories from around the world. The issue of affordable housing is a pressing concern globally, and it will likely continue to be a major topic of discussion in the coming years.