Essays about: "housing affordability"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 44 essays containing the words housing affordability.

  1. 11. Reducing Housing Barriers for First-time Buyers : Exploring Alternative Mortgage Products to Increase Access to Homeownership

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Elias Carlson; Johannes Sennerö; [2022]
    Keywords : Alternative mortgage products; first-time buyers; homeownership; shared appreciation mortgage; share equity mortgage; Alternativa bolåneprodukter; bostadsägande; förstagångsköpare; shared appreciation mortgage; share equity mortgage;

    Abstract : Access to homeownership is a major social and economic issue in many countries. Failure to maintain affordability has been discussed as the ultimate agglomeration diseconomy. This report sheds light on the thresholds for first-time buyers in Sweden and possible solutions through financial innovation. READ MORE

  3. 12. Sustainable Models for Single-Family Housing : An analysis of municipal perceptions regarding single-family housing and sustainability in Stockholm, Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Sindri Norrby; [2022]
    Keywords : Single-family housing; sustainability; housing density; urban planning; Småhus; hållbarhet; bostadsplanering; stadsplanering; bostadstäthet;

    Abstract : I takt med att hållbarhet blir allt viktigare i stadsplanering så blir småhusbebyggelse allt ovanligare i planeringen för nya bostäder i Stockholm. Trots det så visar undersökningar på boendepreferenser att de flesta föredrar att bo i småhus, vilket skapar en intressant klyfta som är värd att undersöka. READ MORE

  4. 13. The Role of Urban Planning in Counteracting Segregation: The Case of Pinelands, South Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Emmy Tarras-Wahlberg; Emmy Larsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Segregation; integration; socio-economic status; spatial planning; urban planning; affordable housing; social housing; inclusionary housing; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Segregation is a common phenomenon arising worldwide. Residential segregation has been shown to have several negative consequences for people living in less wealthy neighbourhoods, such as health-related setbacks and being less likely to cope with school. READ MORE

  5. 14. More Small! Building Resilience and Neighbourliness in Vancouver’s Shared Spaces

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Caitlin Schultz; [2021]
    Keywords : urban design suburban transformation the missing middle housing affordability urban planning; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The Missing Middle describes a phenomenon and a movement to fill a gap in the housing choices offered in many North American cities. Although proponents of the movement state that Missing Middle forms can seamlessly replace single-family housing in existing neighbourhoods, a paradigm shift in Vancouver’s housing supply presents an opportunity to restructure its public spaces and services in tandem. READ MORE

  6. 15. Living Tiny : An exploratory study of the Swedish tiny house movement

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Melanie Olsson; [2020]
    Keywords : tiny house; housing; alternative housing; downsizing; compact living;

    Abstract : As cities face widespread housing shortages, as well as a large need for reducing the average ecological footprint, two of the biggest challenges for the housing sector today concerns affordability and environmental impact. The tiny house movement is a growing movement that is meeting these challenges head-on - but as of now, the topic has been largely overlooked in academia. READ MORE