Moderator: Patrick Luysterman
Amidst the backdrop of economic flux, the pressing need for affordable housing looms large. Building permits have dwindled, posing a formidable challenge to accommodate population growth and meet climate objectives. The imperative to triple the renovation rate underscores the urgency of action.
Yet, the path to affordable living is strewn with obstacles. Rising costs and citizen opposition to densification pose formidable barriers. Here, the role of government emerges as pivotal, tasked with charting a course that balances economic imperatives with social equity.
