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Former New York mayor Bill de Blasio is set to speak at the Melbourne Assembly, advocating for aggressive affordable housing policies near transit hubs. The conference will explore urban planning strategies to accommodate Melbourne's projected population growth.
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Global urban planning strategies are increasingly relevant as major cities face housing affordability and climate crises.
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Share A A A Melbourne Assembly brings together the people, ideas and conversations shaping the future of our city. See all stories . Donald Trump once referred to him as “the worst mayor in America”, but Bill de Blasio wears the criticism with pride.
The New York mayor frequently clashed with Trump during his two terms in office over his socially progressive policies, including an affordable housing initiative for 300,000 families.
De Blasio says that as demand for housing exceeds supply globally, aggressive policies, like those he championed in New York, are needed in cities like Melbourne.
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