One Solution to America's Housing Crisis Might Be Found in Millions of Vacant Spare Bedrooms

With 137 million spare bedrooms across the U.S., it illustrates a striking disconnect between housing availability and the structure of contemporary American households.

The phenomenon of larger homes housing smaller families indicates a fundamental shift in American living, highlighting the essential need for housing policies to adapt to current demographics.

This Thanksgiving represents a critical moment to reflect on the changing dynamics of where and how we live, driven by the progressive trend of escalating household sizes versus decreasing population density.

As household sizes shrink while the number of spare bedrooms remains high, it creates a unique opportunity for communities to rethink their housing strategies and foster more inclusive environments.

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