Breaking the Building Blockade (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert Lasch

 
9780332707945: Breaking the Building Blockade (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Transforming a nation’s housing future starts with smart, practical ideas.

This nonfiction work analyzes how postwar housing could be built for more people, at lower costs, and with sustainable community planning.

The book examines why housing has lagged behind other modern comforts and outlines concrete strategies to expand supply without repeating past boom-and-bust cycles. It looks at new production methods, standards, and collaboration across real estate, finance, and government to widen access to decent homes.
  • Clear explanations of the economic forces shaping housing costs and availability
  • Profiles of emerging construction approaches, from mass production to prefabrication
  • Discussion of policy tools, financing, and land use to support affordable, well‑designed neighborhoods
  • Case examples and historical context to help readers evaluate potential reforms
Ideal for readers of urban planning, public policy, and housing history who want a grounded view of practical solutions for better living environments.

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