256: Why is housing no longer just a social issue — but a political risk?

In this conversation with Alice Charles (Director, Cities, Planning & Design at Arup, former World Economic Forum).

Alice brings a rare perspective — connecting planning, finance, public policy and urban development on a global scale. Together, we unpack why housing is no longer just about affordability — but about how cities function as systems.

We discuss:

• Why housing has become a systemic risk for cities

• Why the market delivers the wrong type of housing

• How cities underestimate the power of public land

• Why ownership culture shapes entire housing systems

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