Creating Mixed Communities through Housing Policies: Global Perspectives

This book explores the policies and practices of housing renewal in socially mixed communities, focusing on the second phase of social mix ("social mix version 2.0"). It presents case studies from diverse national contexts and discusses the experiences of social mix between university students, young professionals, low-income social housing tenants, older, low-income residents, younger, middle-class residents, diverse ethnic and social class groups, and private and public housing residents. The book uses a range of analytical tools to understand the diverse appearances of social mix, its underlying goals, and its outcomes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of socially mixed communities, formed through housing renewal initiatives, and assesses the policies and practices in the face of escalating urban inequality. It expands the discourse to encompass the second phase of social mix, known as "social mix version 2.0," and provides insightful reflections on how social mix can be more effectively conceptualized and implemented, minimizing negative side effects.

The chapters in this book offer a diverse range of national contexts and policy backgrounds, showcasing the perspectives of numerous key stakeholders, including national and local governments, service providers, non-governmental organizations, developers, and, most importantly, residents. These chapters present a wealth of case studies from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, Australia, and the United States, exploring projects spanning various scales, from small housing initiatives to neighborhoods and entire districts. They delve into diverse experiences of social mix, encompassing interactions between university students, young professionals, low-income social housing tenants, older, low-income residents, younger, middle-class residents, diverse ethnic and social class groups sharing a neighborhood, and private and public housing residents.

The chapters also showcase a variety of tools employed to foster social mix, ranging from local non-for-profit initiatives to national policy interventions and urban policies aimed at enhancing social cohesion. Furthermore, the book showcases the diverse analytical tools employed by researchers to understand the multifaceted nature of social mix, its underlying goals, and the outcomes it yields. These include comparative analyses of social mix across different national and political contexts, including the Global East, as well as an evaluation of social mix from the perspective of social justice.

By examining these diverse perspectives and experiences, this book provides valuable insights into the complexities of creating and sustaining socially mixed communities, contributing to a better understanding of urban inequality and the potential for positive change.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032625300