Affordable Housing

Authors:

Dr. Nicholas Falk and Jonah Rudlin

Date:

July 2018

Themes:

Housing and community

Locations:

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Summary:

A contract from Shelter to advise their Social Housing Commission on international good practice resulted in thirteen illustrated case studies from Bilbao to Singapore and Zurich., and an analysis of published information on social housing in Europe.

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This publication, commissioned by Shelter and produced by The URBED Trust, examines global strategies for affordable housing, offering valuable insights for policymakers and urban planners. It highlights successful models from cities like Vienna, Copenhagen, and Singapore, where proactive local authorities and innovative financing mechanisms foster social equity and sustainability. The report underscores the importance of mixed housing tenures and community engagement in creating vibrant urban environments. By showcasing effective practices such as land-value capture and housing cooperatives, it advocates for collaborative, long-term planning that prioritises social justice and environmental stewardship, ultimately paving the way for resilient and inclusive cities.