How Shall We Build - How Shall We Live?

About this episode

The episode discusses the UK's housing strategy in light of a new report addressing climate and social issues.

In this powerful and timely episode of Around the Table, we ask not just how many homes the UK should build – but how we build, and how we want to live. As the government announces a landmark £39bn housing boost, our panel explores the bold ideas behind Human Nature’s new “How Shall We Live” report – a radical yet practical vision to tackle climate breakdown, housing unaffordability, social isolation, and economic fragility, all through how and where we build. Host Rachel Colgan, Foundi...

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Colgan

Topics covered

• housing
• climate change
• social issues
• economic fragility
• urban planning

Keywords

• housing
• climate breakdown
• social isolation
• economic fragility
• UK housing policy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Human Nature

Places: UK

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