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Byen forfra: Who Does the Housing Economy Work For? (In Danish)
An exploration of the financial structures underlying the construction industry and housing market, questioning who the current economic system benefits and how it impacts sustainable urban development.
Klara Sørensen (Host) with Curt Liliegreen and Jacob Rask·15 Jan 2026·57 min
Key findings
- 01Economic arguments such as 'it's not profitable' often halt discussions on sustainable building practices and social housing.
- 02Technical levers like CO2 limits and tax structures are frequently used to navigate a system that favors specific financial interests.
- 03The episode challenges the 'fundamental pillars' of construction economics to see if they can be realigned for distributive and regenerative goals.
- 04Investments and housing prices are deeply interconnected with how cities are allowed to develop.
For
Urban planners, policy makers, real estate developers, housing activists, architects