We can’t build our way out of the housing crisis — we need to change our mindset instead
The old saying about insanity is true. Trying the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome pretty much sums up our collective approach to housing.Housing is a lot like a recipe that needs the right ingredients, mixed in the right sequence, to achieve success. In order of importance and priority, the four ingredients of good housing are: managing stock, affordable accommodation, informed choices and developing more houses.In Ireland, we seem to try to do this backwards. We always…
