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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