Young people want apartments they can afford. Expert speaks of a "permanent crisis"

Dr. hab. Łukasz Drozda, an urbanist and political scientist, argues that mass protests are unlikely to change housing policy trends in Poland. He discusses the ongoing development of Social Housing Initiatives (SIM) aimed at providing affordable rentals for those who earn too much for social housing but too little to buy their own homes. Drozda emphasizes the need for state-supported entities to balance private sector pressures in housing. He highlights the financialization of housing, where investments prioritize shareholder profits over affordable options. The expert reflects on the past privatization wave post-communism, noting generational tensions and a persistent housing crisis in Poland.