Housing, Homelessness, and Social Policy in the Urban North

Housing,Homelessness,and Social Policy in the Urban North examines the social dimensions of northern urbanization and presents key considerations for effective and sustainable social policy. It highlights the common problems and responses to housing insecurity and homelessness across northern regions and raises important implications for developing policy that is responsive to northern realities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Housing, homelessness, and social policy in the urban north is a comprehensive examination of the complex issues surrounding urban housing in Canada, Alaska, and Greenland. This book brings together leading scholars from various fields to explore the social dimensions of northern urbanization and the challenges faced by individuals and communities in these regions.

Through a series of case studies, the contributors examine the ways in which housing insecurity and homelessness provide a critical lens on the social dimensions of northern urbanization. They highlight the need for effective and sustainable social policy to address these issues and improve the quality of life for those affected.

The book kickstarts a conversation between multiple stakeholders from different cultural and national regions across the North American north. It raises key questions such as: What are the common problems of housing insecurity and homelessness across these northern regions? Is a single definition of homelessness possible or desirable? And if not, can a shared language around how to end the housing crisis and homelessness in our northern regions still occur?

The contributors explore how experiences of northern towns and cities inform an overall understanding of urban forms and processes in the contemporary world. They also speak directly to the emerging body of literature on cities, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities faced by these regions.

Highlighting key limitations to federal, state, and provincial policy, Housing, Homelessness, and Social Policy in the Urban North raises important implications for developing policy that is responsive to northern realities. The book calls for a more holistic and integrated approach to addressing housing and homelessness, considering the unique cultural, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to these issues in these regions.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and community leaders who are working to address the housing crisis and homelessness in the urban north. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the issues and offers practical solutions for building more inclusive and sustainable communities.

Weight: 514g
Dimension: 150 x 229 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487552893