Unsheltered: Understanding the Global Crisis of Homelessness
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the complex and pervasive issue of homelessness, a crisis projected to affect approximately 330 million people globally in 2025. We move beyond the stereotypes to...
10 Helmi 34min
Can Deregulation Solve the Housing Crisis?
A housing crisis occurs when costs outpace income, causing shortages or financial instability. Driven by supply constraints, restrictive zoning, and high demand, it fuels homelessness and social unres...
10 Helmi 14min
The Global Housing Crisis: Zoning Wars, Shortages, and Generational Debt
Why is housing becoming unaffordable almost everywhere? In this episode of pplpod, we unpack the complex "web of problems" driving the global housing crisis, from supply shortages to financial bubbles...
10 Helmi 30min
Suburban Comfort vs Engineered Isolation
A residential area is land where housing predominates over commerce or industry. Regulated by zoning and covenants, these areas range from single-family homes to high-density units. Residential develo...
10 Helmi 17min
Where We Live: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Residential Area
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the history and mechanics of the "residential area"—land specifically zoned for housing rather than commerce or industry. We trace the evolution of housing develo...
10 Helmi 35min
Is Housing a Right or a Ration?
Public housing, or social housing, provides subsidized residences managed by governments or nonprofits to address housing inequality. Originating during the Industrial Revolution, global systems now v...
10 Helmi 16min
Beyond the Projects: The Global History and Future of Public Housing
In this episode of pplpod, we look beyond the stigma to explore the complex history of public and social housing around the world. We trace the origins of government-provided shelter from the Industri...
10 Helmi 41min
Urban Renewal: Revitalization, "Blight," and the Cost of Progress
What happens when a city decides a neighborhood is "decayed" and needs to be rebuilt? In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the complex and often controversial history of urban renewal. We explore h...
10 Helmi 37min
