How to solve the housing crisis and reduce homelessness
On Wednesday, 9 July the University’s GM Policy Hub will be hosting an in-person seminar exploring how Manchester can solve the housing crisis.
In England, there are 1.3 million households on social housing waiting lists, and 109,000 households – including 150,000 children – living in temporary accommodation, the highest figures since records began in 1998.
Manchester, despite its booming economy over the last 25 years, had the third highest local rate of homelessness outside of London in 2024, and the rate of people living in temporary accommodation was three times the national average in 2022.
What can be done to change this, both with new regeneration schemes and existing housing? How can local government ensure we have enough safe, secure, and affordable homes?
Come along to the event to hear Dr Isis Barei-Guyot, Lecturer in Urban Development at the University’s Global Development Institute, discussing research into the nature of Manchester’s housing crisis and how local and regional policymakers can work together to create sustainable homes for social rent.
The event will take place on campus at 1-2.30pm on Wednesday, 9 July. Registration will open at 12.30pm and a light lunch will be available. If you would like to attend the event, please email policy@manchester.ac.uk with your name, job title, organisation and any dietary or access requirements or support needs.