Why boardinghouses could make a comeback

The Indicator explores a growing movement to revive boardinghouses, also known as single room occupancy units (SROs), as a response to the U.S. housing crisis. The episode traces the history of these affordable housing options, which once served as the first rung on the housing ladder, and examines why they largely disappeared. It looks at new efforts to bring them back as a potential solution for those who can’t afford traditional apartments.