Can we afford better living standards for everyone?
Can we afford better living standards for everyone?
13 Jan 2023
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Description
The UN suggests around 60% of the global population will live in metropolitan areas by 2030. This rapid urbanisation has led to a disproportionate number of people relying on poor, unplanned infrastructure, creating an urgent need for adequate housing.
With global resources already under extreme strain, is it possible to raise living standards equitably without increasing the burden on the planet?
Maria Matamoros, Director of Ambito Arquitectura y Sostenibilidad, weighs up this trade-off by providing insight into sustainable solutions for housing demand.
Table Of Contents
Infrastructure and equity
The need for affordable housing is increasing all around the world, but when planning becomes improvised, this can have severe consequences for living standards. Find out where infrastructure and equity intersect and the challenges of maintaining both.
Improving living standards vs. overconsumption
Does improving equitable living standards globally automatically mean more consumption of resources? Matamoros discusses how affordable housing can be achieved sustainably.
Supporting equitable communities
Matamoros discusses one of her past projects as an example of supporting equity whilst building in a community. She further elaborates on how crucial it is for public and private sectors to engage with these sustainable building initiatives.
Is there a solution to this trade-off?
The big question: is it really possible to raise living standards equitably and sustainably? Matamoros gives us her answer.
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