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Ah, Europe. Where “collective good” and “housing justice” aren’t dirty words accused of “stealing our freedom.” Seriously, Airbnb is a HUGE part of why renting in NYC is near impossible. But imagine the meltdowns if they tried to ban it here.

A total ban is the only sane policy for Airbnb. There obviously needs to be accommodation in cities for visitors, but that shouldn’t be at the expense of housing units for people who actually live there. More governments should follow Barcelona’s lead.

Barcelona Plans to Ban All Short-Term Rentals for Tourists From 2029www.bloomberg.com Barcelona plans to enact a citywide ban on all short-term rentals to address complaints that tourism is to blame for a local housing crisis and soaring rents.