In many major cities, land rents are skyrocketing, coinciding with a growing housing affordability crisis. Despite widespread recognition of this issue, why have there not been successful policy changes to alleviate this problem? Globalization and Urbanization are significant contributors to the economic functionality of cities, and their consequences are often not adequately considered in an effort to control land-rent. The problem: Soaring Demand and Stagnant Supply. Land-rent in Toronto, Canada has nearly doubled between 2010 and 2018. This surge stemmed from demand outstripping supply and was fuelled by several factors. All of these factors are controllable by government policy, but a dialogue between the government and the public must be conducted. However, the intertwining between the two has seen majority of the public receiving unfavourable conditions on land rents as a result of inadequate policy. This thesis will explore a timeline leading up to the current situation and analyze the influence that politics and social power dynamics have in guiding unsuccessful strategies that have lead to the current situation. This thesis delves into the interplay between politics and policy, exploring how government decisions and legislative frameworks significantly influence the availability and affordability of land, ultimately impacting the rental market. The influence of political actors extends beyond legislative frameworks. Lobbying efforts by powerful special interest groups, such as developers and real estate corporations, can sway policy decisions towards initiatives that prioritize profit margins over creating a diverse and accessible housing market. Rising land rents are more than just a financial hurdle for developers and occupants; they are a symptom of a system struggling to balance economic growth, social well-being, and responsible urban development.
In molte grandi città, gli affitti dei terreni sono alle stelle, in concomitanza con una crescente crisi dell’accessibilità degli alloggi. Nonostante il diffuso riconoscimento di questo problema, perché non ci sono stati cambiamenti politici efficaci per alleviare questo problema? La globalizzazione e l’urbanizzazione contribuiscono in modo significativo alla funzionalità economica delle città e le loro conseguenze spesso non vengono adeguatamente considerate nel tentativo di controllare la rendita fondiaria. Il problema: domanda in aumento e offerta stagnante. Gli affitti dei terreni a Toronto, in Canada, sono quasi raddoppiati tra il 2010 e il 2018. Questa impennata è derivata dal fatto che la domanda ha superato l’offerta ed è stata alimentata da diversi fattori. Tutti questi fattori sono controllabili dalla politica del governo, ma è necessario condurre un dialogo tra il governo e il pubblico. Tuttavia, l’intreccio tra i due ha visto la maggior parte del pubblico ricevere condizioni sfavorevoli sugli affitti dei terreni a causa di una politica inadeguata. Questa tesi esplorerà una linea temporale che porta alla situazione attuale e analizzerà l'influenza che la politica e le dinamiche del potere sociale hanno nel guidare le strategie infruttuose che hanno portato alla situazione attuale. Questa tesi approfondisce l'interazione tra politica e politica, esplorando come le decisioni del governo e i quadri legislativi influenzano in modo significativo la disponibilità e l'accessibilità economica dei terreni, incidendo in ultima analisi sul mercato degli affitti. L’influenza degli attori politici si estende oltre i quadri legislativi. Gli sforzi di lobbying da parte di potenti gruppi di interesse particolari, come sviluppatori e società immobiliari, possono influenzare le decisioni politiche verso iniziative che privilegiano i margini di profitto rispetto alla creazione di un mercato immobiliare diversificato e accessibile. L’aumento degli affitti fondiari è più di un semplice ostacolo finanziario per sviluppatori e occupanti; sono un sintomo di un sistema che lotta per bilanciare crescita economica, benessere sociale e sviluppo urbano responsabile.
The Power and Politics in Land-rent. The Case of Toronto, Canada
BARAT, ANDREW
2023/2024
Abstract
In many major cities, land rents are skyrocketing, coinciding with a growing housing affordability crisis. Despite widespread recognition of this issue, why have there not been successful policy changes to alleviate this problem? Globalization and Urbanization are significant contributors to the economic functionality of cities, and their consequences are often not adequately considered in an effort to control land-rent. The problem: Soaring Demand and Stagnant Supply. Land-rent in Toronto, Canada has nearly doubled between 2010 and 2018. This surge stemmed from demand outstripping supply and was fuelled by several factors. All of these factors are controllable by government policy, but a dialogue between the government and the public must be conducted. However, the intertwining between the two has seen majority of the public receiving unfavourable conditions on land rents as a result of inadequate policy. This thesis will explore a timeline leading up to the current situation and analyze the influence that politics and social power dynamics have in guiding unsuccessful strategies that have lead to the current situation. This thesis delves into the interplay between politics and policy, exploring how government decisions and legislative frameworks significantly influence the availability and affordability of land, ultimately impacting the rental market. The influence of political actors extends beyond legislative frameworks. Lobbying efforts by powerful special interest groups, such as developers and real estate corporations, can sway policy decisions towards initiatives that prioritize profit margins over creating a diverse and accessible housing market. Rising land rents are more than just a financial hurdle for developers and occupants; they are a symptom of a system struggling to balance economic growth, social well-being, and responsible urban development.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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