Rutger de Raff

Rutger de Raff, Director at Blue21 and floating homes project initiator, discusses innovative floating housing solutions in response to the Netherlands’ housing crisis. Peter Bullhauer, Professor at Delft University, analyzes the challenges of building new cities amid existing policies and infrastructure issues. They delve into the historical causes of the housing shortfall, the complexities of squatting, and the impact of strict rent controls on the market. The conversation highlights the tightrope between ambition for new developments and the reality of electrical infrastructure limitations.