Mansion blocks proposed to solve housing crisis

Proposals to tackle the housing crisis by prioritising high-density, mid-rise housing inspired by traditional mansion blocks found in areas such as Marylebone and Kensington have gained MPs' backing. A report by the Policy Exchange think tank argues that such developments can deliver high density without high-rise towers, be up to 40% cheaper to build, and significantly increase housing supply, potentially adding 1m homes in London. The paper highlights that Victorian-style mid-rise areas often achieve higher densities than modern skyscraper developments.

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