# Berlin has space. So why is housing getting expensive?

https://mins.news/en/video/63881

- DW News, 2026-09-18 08:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGF9fd7gwA4

> Germany’s worsening housing crisis in major cities is prompting politicians to reconsider once-taboo ideas, including using protected public spaces for homes, lowering building standards and converting empty offices into apartments. Experts assess how feasible these options are.