Expert analyzes

Every day counts for the new city government in housing construction

The new city government led by Dankl and Mayor Auinger wants and needs to tackle housing construction vigorously - and above all quickly.(Bild: APA/Barbara Gindl)

The new mayor Bernhard Auinger and his deputy Kay-Michael Dankl want to make rents in Salzburg more affordable - can this be achieved in one legislative period? Housing expert Michael Klien from WIFO is cautiously skeptical.

The new mayor Bernhard Auinger and his deputy Kay-Michael Dankl scored points in the election campaign because they were the most credible advocates of more affordable housing in the city of Salzburg. The new city government has five years to turn announcements and promises into reality. But how long will it take for the sluggish housing sector to see improvements with the planned head of the housing department Dankl?