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Airbnb pledges $250M to revive stalled US housing, kicks off with Austin

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Airbnb has announced a $250 million initiative aimed at addressing funding gaps in construction-ready housing projects across the United States. The program targets the country's ongoing housing shortage by directing capital toward developments that are ready to build but lack financing. As its first move, Airbnb is committing $6.4 million to support affordable housing in Austin, Texas. The company is also offering a $5 million prize to spur innovation in housing technology. The combined effort reflects Airbnb's broader push to play a role in alleviating the persistent US housing crisis.

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