I alluded to solutions at the end in terms of high level responses, but it wasn't a specific answer because that's not what this piece is about. I'm all about solutions, but unfortunately found my time best spent accentuating the problems and barriers to carrying out those solutions. I'll link to a couple pieces I wrote in the past that get way more granular about solutions. I'll link them in the piece as well for others who are left wanting for solutions.

https://davidfriedlander.medium.com/5-characteristics-of-equitable-and-climate-ready-housing-497a29a7b34e

https://medium.com/thechangeorder/data-driven-architecture-78992b22b3f1