Do We Actually Want Affordable Housing: What Was Driving Up House Prices?

The video explores the historical shift from city centers to suburbs in the mid-20th century, driven by factors like the Interstate Highway system and the phenomenon of 'white flight.' It discusses how housing was more affordable in the 1970s due to urban sprawl and low demand. The 1980s marked a shift where real estate became an investment vehicle, leading to a disconnect between house prices and wages. The video concludes with modern challenges in the housing market, including skyrocketing prices and foreign investment, exacerbated by the pandemic.

What were some of the key factors that pushed people from city centers to the suburbs?

How did the Interstate Highway system impact commuting patterns after World War Two?

Discuss the relationship between housing prices and average salaries in the 1970s.

How did urban sprawl affect housing affordability in the 1970s?

What changes occurred in the real estate market during the 1980s?

What implications does the rise in housing prices have on the concept of shelter as a human right?

What factors contributed to the skyrocketing property markets during the pandemic?