Airbnb Icons just dropped and I am fascinated! Between Shrek's Swamp, the Barbie Mansion, the UP House, and Doja Cat there is a surprising array of experiences.
While I don't take issue with most of these experiences, I think it's a great vehicle to discuss housing as entertainment, almost like the Mr.Beastification of a territory that should ideally be a human right. Same goes for the likes of AD tours, Selling Sunset, etc., which I admittedly very much enjoy!
The corporatization of housing is nothing new, but it has drastically increased over the past two decades and so many are feeling the heat. Curious to hear your takes on any and all items!
0:00 - Airbnb Icons
3:32 - Digital vs Physical Boundaries with Fame
5:38 - Housing as Entertainment
6:22 - The Erosion of the American Dream
7:22 - Short Term Rental Ethics
9:50 - The Corporatization of Housing
11:21 - NYC Ghost Towns
12:41 - Private Equity and "Affordable" Housing
16:31 - The Allure of AD and Selling Sunset
17:09 - Doomscrolling Zillow
Referenced links:
- • The Airbnb 2024 Summer...
- / corporatization-of-nyc...
- reinventalbany.org/2023/09/ne...
- www.nytimes.com/2011/07/07/ny...
- www.costar.com/article/165988...
- www.blackstone.com/our-busine...
- www.stuytown.com/nyc-apartmen...
- citylimits.org/2024/05/01/nyc...
- www.cnn.com/2024/01/01/politi...
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