• SippyCup@lemmy.ml
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    9
    ·
    1 day ago

    This literally happens in some areas outside the US. I can’t remember if it’s NotJustBikes or HappyTowns that talks about it on YouTube. But basically, the government offers affordable housing to force landlords to compete on quality and price. Shockingly in those areas rents are down and the quality of apartments is decent.

    • lemonwood@lemmy.ml
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      6
      ·
      1 day ago

      Vienna, Austria is a classic example. Don’t know about the current situation, though.