Governor Lamont vetoed a key housing bill in Connecticut, ignoring years of worsening affordability and community needs. Locals demand real solutions to boost diversity, support towns, and fight NIMBYism—while CME and GOP cheerleaders continue to stall progress. #CT #HousingWoes
Gov. Lamont vetoed a key housing bill in Connecticut, ignoring decades of crisis and community needs. Locals worry about soaring rents, school disparities, and homelessness—while officials fret about losing control. Maybe city hall should try listening. #CT #HousingWoes

Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls – why are Britain’s new houses so rubbish?
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders – and their shareholders – making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren’t up to scratch?

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/oct/21/cracked-tiles-wonky-gutters-leaning-walls-why-are-britains-new-houses-so-rubbish?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-gb

#HouseBuilding #CowboyBuilders #capitalism #profiteering #HousingWoes #housing

Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls – why are Britain’s new houses so rubbish?

Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders – and their shareholders – making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren’t up to scratch?

The Guardian