Somewhere to Live
Exploring solutions to the housing affordability crisis in Aotearoa New Zealand
14 February 2020 at 13:00
Online Webinar
Event Recording
Dr. Jenny McArthur (University College London) presented a seminar in Auckland on 14 February 2020 at AUT about her research paper ‘Somewhere to Live’, published by the Helen Clark Foundation. The paper discusses the root causes of our housing affordability crisis, and proposes a package of solutions to disrupt the speculative investment cycle, safely lower housing prices, and boost alternative housing provision to meet diverse needs.
Dr McArthur also recorded a video presentation, which is included above.
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