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What if cities didn’t need to build from scratch to create more homes?

As housing demand grows, building new homes is only part of the answer.

Across cities around the world, existing buildings and neighbourhoods are already being used differently.

Empty or underused buildings are being converted into homes, existing housing is being retrofitted, development is being concentrated around public transport, and neighbourhoods are being revitalised rather than replaced.

These are among the ten approaches explored in Where housing meets climate, a report from Ramboll and C40 Cities.

Drawing on examples and insights from cities including Bogotá, Copenhagen, Jakarta, Vancouver and Warsaw, the report shows how cities can increase housing supply while also reducing emissions, strengthening climate resilience and improving quality of life.

The solutions already exist. The opportunity now is to apply them at the scale cities need.

🔗 Explore the ten approaches and download the report via the link in the bio.

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