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The Waiting List

Twelve years for a social rent flat. Who waits, who gives up, and who never applies.

Words Ana Lúcia FerrazPrint onlySpring 2025
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“The Waiting List” runs on page 38 of Nº 06, Housing Is Infrastructure. We publish the current issue online; back issues stay in print.

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About the author

Ana Lúcia Ferraz is a contributing writer based in Lisbon. Policy reporter covering building regulation across Europe. Reads planning law for fun, mostly.

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