It is an issue that does not have enough places for living in megapolises or large towns. Exclusively authority can overcome it. In my opinion, this is right.
The issue of insufficient housing in megacities and large towns is increasingly pressing, and it is primarily the responsibility of the government to address it. I firmly believe this is the right approach.
Firstly, many countries with large populations also have extensive territories. In fact, a significant portion of these countries—around 50 to 60 percent of the land—is uninhabited due to deserts or mountains, which are challenging environments for human settlement. Only the government has the resources and capacity to develop these areas into livable spaces, as it requires substantial financial investment and large-scale changes. For instance, in China, the population uses only 40 to 50 percent of the country’s territory, predominantly residing in the eastern part. The western regions remain largely desert, although the Chinese government plants approximately 30,000 to 40,000 trees annually to green these desolate areas in an effort to address the housing shortage.
Secondly, many individuals are compelled to move to major cities in search of better living conditions because, in some countries, the government focuses its development efforts on only two or three large cities, neglecting smaller towns. This leads to a continuous increase in the population of megacities and exacerbates the housing crisis. If the government invested more in developing other cities, overpopulation could be mitigated. For example, in several Central Asian countries, governments tend to improve only two or three cities, constructing all universities in one location. As a result, young people migrate to megacities. However, the government can reverse this trend by investing in other cities, as seen in Kazakhstan, where plans are underway to build a new city and relocate universities from the overcrowded major cities.
Overall, large towns are grappling with overpopulation, and only government intervention can effectively address this issue.