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Opinion: The problem with the ‘build baby build’ mantra: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/opinion-the-problem-with-the-build-baby-build-mantra

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McKee K & McCall V (2025) Opinion: The problem with the ‘build baby build’ mantra: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/opinion-the-problem-with-the-build-baby-build-mantra. Scottish Housing News. 02.06.2025. https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/opinion-the-problem-with-the-build-baby-build-mantra

Abstract
Professors Kim McKee & Vikki McCall from the University of Stirling offer their critique of the popular ‘build baby build’ solution to Scotland’s housing emergency and argue that the type, quality and location of the homes we build should also be considered.

StatusPublished
FundersEconomic and Social Research Council
Publication date30/06/2025
Publication date online30/06/2025
Publisher URLhttps://www.scottishhousingnews.com/…aby-build-mantra

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Professor Vikki McCall

Professor Vikki McCall

Professor of Social Policy, Housing Studies

Professor Kim McKee

Professor Kim McKee

Professor of Housing & Social Policy, Housing Studies

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