But, why don't they do what's done in China: Rent a room and share it with someone. Even if the cheapest rooms cost 1000$ a month, that would be 500$ per person, if there's 2 people per room. In the army, you share a bunk with nearly a dozen.
It certainly doesn't absolve us of having to build much more, but at least it's a short term solution.
It certainly doesn't absolve us of having to build much more, but at least it's a short term solution.