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An urgent and illuminating examination of the unrelenting housing crisis Canadians find ourselves facing, by Balsillie Prize finalist and CBC Radio host Gregor Craigie, Our Crumbling Foundation offers real-life solutions from around the world and hope for new housing innovation in the face of seemingly impossible obstacles. Canada is experiencing…

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1 author picked Our Crumbling Foundation as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Like in other countries, the housing situation in Canada has become unaffordable and unsustainable. This book provides thought-provoking solutions to this problem, giving hope to what feels like an insurmountable problem. Hopefully politicians and decision makers will make note of the ideas!

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