>>halduj+(OP)
It's almost like cities (or more specifically, voters in municipal elections) don't realize that the only sustainable way to reduce prices is by increasing supply: http://www.amazon.com/TheRent-Too-Damn-High-Matters-ebook/dp.... We know what to do, we have the technology, and we only lack the political will to make it happen.
>>jselig+ec
But in the article it says towards the end that Berlin in building 50K new units in the next 10-15 years. So in addition to banning AirBnB they are also increasing supply. I am unsure how or why "technology" plays into it unless you mean construction technology?
>>bogomi+Te
5000 homes a year doesn't sound like much. Houston, one of the most affordable metro areas in the United States, built enough housing for 160000 new residents last year. That's probably at least 50000 homes.