That's why I asked. I figured this issue is just as dumb anywhere that has a "housing crisis".

Here in the US we sure aren't. People don't seem to comprehend that "affordable housing" is incompatible with the mandates on increased standards of living that they keep voting for.

lrm_btc

Much the same here (Or at least the parts with unaffordable housing).

Generally every gov will come in and say yeah we’re gonna build ‘X’ number of houses only to be hit with a barrage of red tape, environmental opposition and NIMBYISM. Everyone thinks it’s a good idea to build affordable housing as long as it’s not near them

Diego

econ

Thousands in Spain join nationwide march to protest against housing crisis

I don't suppose anyone's considering making it easier to develop more and cheaper housing.