Essays about: "housing affordability"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 44 essays containing the words housing affordability.

  1. 21. Socially mixed housing : A study on the operationalisation and outcomes of social mix policy in Sweden

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Lovisa Dyall Silfverbrand; [2019]
    Keywords : Social mix; housing policy; segregation; social justice; urban planning;

    Abstract : In response to increasing patterns of socio-spatial segregation, Swedish cities have adopted policies to promote social mix, which is generally considered positive due to its effect on spatial justice and social cohesion. However, institutional changes have negatively impacted the possibilities of fulfilling this policy objective. READ MORE

  3. 22. contradictions of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in low-income Neighborhoods: the case study of Rosengard, Malmo

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : derakhti Laleh; [2019]
    Keywords : Transit-Oriented Development TOD ; Transit-Induced Gentrification; displacement; affordable housing; segregation; Rosengård.;

    Abstract : Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is known as a mixed-use development near and oriented to public transport facilities. While TOD has become a predominant model of urban planning based on the idea that there will be both social and economic benefits of implementation, the recent popularity of TOD in many cities has provided a new focus for the gentrification–displacement debate as well as affordability paradox. READ MORE

  4. 23. The devil in disguise : seeking political opportunity through Brexit to claim 'rights to the city' in London

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Leonard D'Crus; [2018]
    Keywords : Brexit; political opportunity; ‘Rights to the city’; community-led housing; Scenario analysis; London; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : There has long been a crisis of housing affordability in London, which the government and private sector are failing to address. On top of the socio-economic challenges brought about by this, London’s current and new stock of housing are not built to the necessary environmental standards to achieve legally binding environmental targets. READ MORE

  5. 24. FLOATHUB- mobile living in the 21th century : Re-imagining housing in the quest for freedom

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : DANIELA LAMARTINE; [2018]
    Keywords : Housing Shortage; Millennials; Nomad; Mobility; Affordability; Mobile dwelling; Living on water; Urbanism; Sedentary; Flexible Rigid; Bostadskris; Nomad; Mobilt; Mobilt boende; Vattenboende; Flexibel;

    Abstract : Sweden is experiencing a national housing shortage. The housing market has created a financial inequality between generations and as a result, homeownership has become unachievable for many. Citizens who have become tired of the situation have found their solution in the mobile dwelling. READ MORE

  6. 25. Shared Ownership : A vehicle for property investments and decreased household indebtedness and increased affordability

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Waldemar Jansson; [2018]
    Keywords : Shared Ownership Model; Sweden; Hyrköp av bostad; Sverige;

    Abstract : There is a housing shortage in attractive urban areas in Europe and Sweden. The waiting lists for affordable rental housing are increasing and that in turn creates pressure on owner-occupied housing. Inflated asset prices and household debt have become a major concern for policy makers. READ MORE