Incidence
Urbanization and population growth have led to acute shortages of living and working space in major cities worldwide, with particularly severe impacts in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Overcrowded housing, limited green areas, and insufficient infrastructure are common, affecting millions and straining resources. The lack of space also hampers economic activity, public health, and quality of life, making it a persistent and escalating global concern.
In 2023, Hong Kong’s chronic lack of space was highlighted when reports showed over 200,000 residents living in subdivided flats averaging less than 5 square meters per person, underscoring the city’s ongoing housing crisis.
In 2023, Hong Kong’s chronic lack of space was highlighted when reports showed over 200,000 residents living in subdivided flats averaging less than 5 square meters per person, underscoring the city’s ongoing housing crisis.
Counter-claim
A work project expands to fill the space available.
No matter how large the space, if two projects must be done at the same time they will require the use of the same part of the work space.
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Value
SDG
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
- Societal problems » Scarcity
- Transportation, telecommunications » Aerospace, space
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
1A4N
J0157
DOCID
12001570
D7NID
142286
Editing link
Official link
Last update
Oct 4, 2020