Vienna's Radical Idea? Affordable Housing For All

Vienna's Radical Idea? Affordable Housing For All

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The video discusses the global housing affordability crisis, highlighting Vienna's successful model of affordable and social housing. Vienna's approach includes collaborative housing, developer competitions, and a focus on high-density, sustainable urban development. The video contrasts this with the challenges faced by public housing in the US, exacerbated by restrictive zoning laws and the Faircloth amendment. The pandemic has intensified housing issues, but Vienna's model offers insights for other cities aiming for sustainable urban living.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the world's population is expected to live in cities by 2030?

60%

80%

50%

70%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of Vienna's new urban developments?

High-rise buildings

Man-made swimming lakes

Private housing only

No public transport access

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major issue with public housing in the United States?

Overfunding

Lack of heating and safety

Too many high-rise buildings

Excessive amenities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about Vienna's social housing model?

It focuses on high-rise buildings

It excludes elderly residents

It includes middle-class subsidies

It is only for low-income families

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of Vienna's developer competitions?

To ensure sustainability and quality

To limit the number of housing units

To increase construction costs

To exclude nonprofit companies

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key element in making Vienna's housing model work?

Low-density construction

High-density with quality

Exclusion of public transport

Focus on single-family homes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'gentle urban renewal' process in Vienna?

Demolishing old buildings

Building only luxury apartments

Reducing public transport access

Upgrading social housing

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