Gold discovery attracted many people from rural South Africa to Johannesburg. Initially poor lived in racially mixed slums with poor living in squalid conditions. Black people were forbidden from owning land in Johannesburg
Apis Cor develops robotics technology to combat housing crisis. Headquartered in Melbourne, FL, backed by Alchemist Accelerator. Aims to make housing affordable and accessible through automation
Flophouses provide low-cost overnight lodging with minimal amenities. Term "flophouse" emerged in early 1900s from hobo slang. Originally served seasonal workers and hobos in Chicago. Many flophouses became famous in districts like Manhattan's Bowery. Gentrification and higher rents have made flophouses increasingly scarce
In January 2024, over 770,000 people were homeless on a given night. Most homeless people live in California, New York, Florida, and Washington. Nearly 20% of Americans have ever been homeless. The main causes are housing shortage and rising home prices
Dubai aims to have 25% of new buildings 3D printed by 2030. First family moved into 3D printed house in France for £170,000. Apis Cor built house in 24 hours for $10,000. ICON and New Story printed house in Texas for $10,000. Coachella plans world's first 3D printed neighborhood