In the San Francisco Bay Area, tech workers facing skyrocketing rents are choosing to live in inexpensive “sleeping pods” costing $700 per month. These pods are 4-foot-tall, semi-open boxes that can accommodate a single twin mattress, and they provide shared bathrooms and common areas. Instead of renting expensive studio apartments in downtown San Francisco for …
The Liberal government has introduced Bill C-56, known as the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, in an effort to address the affordability crisis facing Canadians. The bill includes measures to stimulate the construction of new rental properties and increase competition in the grocery sector. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that the bill would provide a …
Foreign desk: Stop Russia’s Ukraine Kidnappings “Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine includes the mass deportation of children to re-educate and raise them as Russians. This blatant act is considered a crime against humanity,” declares Katya Pavlevych at The Hill. According to Moscow, approximately 700,000 children have been moved since their invasion in 2014. The United …
For years, one of the main benefits of moving to the suburbs has been the opportunity to rent a place for a lower price compared to the city. However, this price gap is gradually disappearing. Recent research from Apartment List reveals that rental prices in suburban areas grew faster than in cities during the early …
On a Friday afternoon, Wade Tanner finds himself in his downtown Halifax, N.S. tent, meticulously arranging his assortment of pill bottles as he prepares to take his daily medication. While battling ongoing, severe health issues, Tanner also grapples with the daily hardships of living on the streets. “There’s a shortage of water, rats, and drugs,” …
With an overwhelming majority of Bronx voters expressing a desire to leave New York entirely, compared to a lesser percentage of voters statewide, it raises concerns about the county’s influential figure, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. The survey conducted by Unite NY, a nonpartisan organization focused on voter issues, reveals that a dysfunctional government is a …
In a surprising move, a prominent home-construction company called Lennar has stirred up discussions online with its latest project. Located in San Antonio, Texas, Lennar has developed a community of tiny houses, each measuring 350 square feet. These compact homes come with one bedroom and one bathroom, starting at a price of $130,000. Lennar proudly …
In a potentially monumental case that will have far-reaching implications for New York politics and the housing market, the Supreme Court is poised to strike down key aspects of the rent-control laws that have long shaped the city’s rental landscape. Local politicians have been quick to champion affordable housing initiatives, such as the City Council …
Test your knowledge with this engaging Coney Island quiz! In the land of thrilling rides, hot dog-eating contests, and mermaid parades, which activity holds the most terror? Option A) A heart-pounding ride on the legendary Cyclone roller coaster, option B) A bone-chilling dip in the Atlantic on January 1st with the adventurous Polar Bears Club, …
When the temperatures rise in the South, it’s not uncommon for young children to suffer second-degree burns from the scorching concrete beneath their bare feet. Falling on the blistering pavement can even result in skin grafts. With the intense heat, kids are forced to stay indoors all day, just trying to survive. The extreme conditions …