YIMBY Pod – formerly The Abundance Agenda A non-emergency podcast about the climate emergency
Jul 21, 2025
In this conversation with Tom Copley, the Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development, fascinating insights on London’s housing crisis unfold. Copley discusses a new fund aimed at financing housing, revealing why Sadiq Khan revised his stance on greenbelt land. He highlights the challenges of meeting ambitious housing targets while balancing environmental needs. The dialogue also touches on the absurdity of climate emergency declarations without action, underlining the pressing need for strategic integration between housing and transportation in the city.
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Tom Copley on Housing Fund
- Tom Copley explains the new £2 billion City Hall fund will use innovative investments to boost affordable and market housing.
- It aims to recycle funds, supporting stalled developments amid London's tough building climate.
Challenges in London Housing
- London's housing is tough due to Brexit, war, rising costs, and stricter building safety regulations.
- Creative financial solutions are needed to overcome these intersecting challenges and accelerate development.