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The Great British Housing Crisis: Is a Brand New Mega-City the Answer? (Shiv Malik)

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United Kingdom
June 19, 2026에 시작됨

This week, Amol is joined by the author and journalist Shiv Malik, to discuss his plan to build a new mega-city from scratch in East Anglia. In 2010 Shiv Malik wrote a book called the Jilted Generation, which argued that anyone born since 1979 has been robbed of their future because of how expensive home ownership has become. Now, he’s dedicating his life to a plan for a new city that he thinks will save Britain, and prove that we can be builders again. Shiv wants to build ‘Forest City’ on 45...

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CLAIM 게시자: will Jun 19, 2026
The focus on a mega-city might distract from urgent reforms needed in housing policies and regulations affecting current homeowners and renters.

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While a new city could address housing shortages, we must also invest in improving existing urban areas to create balanced development.

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Creating a mega-city may neglect existing communities and exacerbate the housing crisis elsewhere, leading to urban sprawl and social inequities.

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Forest City represents an opportunity to innovate urban living, incorporating sustainability and technology to shape a better future for Britain.

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Building a new mega-city like Forest City could provide affordable housing solutions, revitalizing the British housing market for future generations.

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