PBS NewsHour

In Boston, a housing innovation that connects generations

Clip: 07/08/2019 | 3m 58s | Video has closed captioning.

Although cities across the country are struggling with a shortage of housing, especially at a manageable cost, there are millions of bedrooms going unused. Now, technology is enabling homeowners with rooms to spare to connect with renters who can’t afford their own place. Stephanie Leydon from PBS station WGBH reports on how Boston has become a launching pad for the website Nesterly.