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Maine's housing shortage vs. Japan's housing surplus
Maine's housing shortage has made finding an affordable place to live a big challenge for many people. The median rent for a one-bedroom in Portland: $1,777 per month. But what about in Japan, where there's actually a surplus of housing? Rent for a one-bedroom in Tokyo, Japan's most expensive city: $1,200 per month. Kristina talks with Kat Violette about how Japan has created a surplus of affordable housing and what solutions we can bring to Greater Portland.
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By WMPGMaine's housing shortage has made finding an affordable place to live a big challenge for many people. The median rent for a one-bedroom in Portland: $1,777 per month. But what about in Japan, where there's actually a surplus of housing? Rent for a one-bedroom in Tokyo, Japan's most expensive city: $1,200 per month. Kristina talks with Kat Violette about how Japan has created a surplus of affordable housing and what solutions we can bring to Greater Portland.