agos is fast becoming a city where many workers can earn a liv- Urban renewal efforts have also raised difficult questions. Demolitions carried out in the name ing but cannot afford a home. That contradiction should worry the government. of development often leave vulnerable residents without adequate alternatives. Without proper re- L The housing crisis is no longer a distant policy concern. It is now a daily emergency settlement plans, compensation or inclusive planning, such actions deepen inequality and fuel re- for families forced to choose between rent, food, transport and school fees. R…