i’d like to learn more about this specifically. Can you recommend reading material on this? Or do you have any specific countries or cities in mind?

Look at the Vienna model! https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/10/the-soc...

thank you, added to my reading list.

Singapore, especially, has very intentionally set many laws and regulations, specifically to promote the idea that their people have a place to live, with the vast majority of people living in government provided housing.

> with the vast majority of people living in government provided housing.

Citizens you mean. If you are an expat or migrant worker, your choices are a lot different. 3.64 million citizens in Singapore vs a population of 6 million.