Are Empty Factories the Key to Solving the Housing Crisis?

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Huge amounts of office space and old factories sit empty while our cities struggle to provide affordable housing. Could underused buildings and former industrial sites help address the housing crisis? Anna König Jerlmyr, the former Mayor of Stockholm, explores how cities can unlock new housing opportunities through redevelopment, planning reform, and long-term urban investment. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: https://shorturl.at/kpvyB Find all of our content here: https://ie.edu/insights Sign up for our newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/ixFK4 Follow IE Insights on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ie_insights/ And on X: https://twitter.com/IeInsights And on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ie-insights/

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