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Congratulations to Ashley Chartier for matching with project #5063: "Lived Experience and Social, Health and Economic Impacts of Inaccessible Housing vs Accessible Housing"! The Accessible Housing Network (AHN) is a collaboration of non-profit Canadian organizations, advocating in support of people of all ages to live as they wish, in housing that is fully accessible. Their mission is to ensure that, whatever their age or ability, every person in Canada can live in housing that is fully accessible. To this end, they call on every level of government to make universal design mandatory in every unit in all new multi-unit residential buildings. This project may involve steps like studying the arguments used by each level of government to avoid taking responsibility for accessible housing and the resulting road blocks, a study of the arguments builders use to avoid building accessible apartments, why so many people will not admit to having a disability, even though they actually have one or more forms of disability, etc. Department: Politial Studies #trentuniversity #politicalstudies #accessiblehousingnetwork #Accessiblehousing

Curious about the different types of social housing in the UK? 🤔 While council housing might be the first thing that springs to mind, there’s actually a variety of social housing types, each offering unique investment potential. Let’s break them down: 🏠 Council Housing Managed by local authorities, council housing provides affordable homes with rent rates set by a national formula. Rates factor in property size, location, and tenant income, ensuring accessibility for families and individuals in need. 🏠 Housing Association Homes Run by non-profit organizations, housing association homes reinvest income to provide high-quality, affordable, long-term housing. This approach supports secure leases while enhancing housing standards for those who need it most. 🏠 Assisted Living Assisted living offers supportive accommodation tailored for individuals with specific needs, from disabilities to age-related care. These homes come with on-site services and trained staff, offering a blend of security and independence for residents. 🏠 Temporary Social Housing This type of housing is a lifeline for those needing urgent accommodation. Designed as a short-term solution for individuals at risk of homelessness, it provides immediate shelter until a more permanent solution is found. Want to dive into these investment options? Send a DM or comment ‘SH’ below to learn more! 👇 #socialhousing #socialimpact #property #propertyinvestment #passiveincome

Research shows that England alone needs at least 90,000 new social rent homes a year in order to keep up with demand. - UK Parliament Social housing refers to accommodations provided by the government or non-profit organizations at affordable rents for individuals or families in need. Landlords benefit from social housing through: 1. Stable Income: Social housing often comes with guaranteed rental income, as payments are usually made by government agencies or housing associations. 2. Long-Term Tenants: Tenants in social housing tend to stay for longer periods, reducing vacancy rates and turnover costs for landlords. 3. Subsidies and Incentives: Some governments offer subsidies or tax incentives to landlords who provide social housing, making it financially attractive. 4. Community Support: Landlords may receive support from social housing organizations, including property management assistance and maintenance services. Overall, social housing can provide landlords with a stable income stream and various incentives while helping to address housing needs in the community. For enquiries on social housing, send me a DM. #ukproperty

https://lnkd.in/eF5E5FDU Li Andersson MEP's take on what the role of the EU should be in tackling the housing crisis. Very helpful. 3 key words: non-profit, public, Housing First

Curious about the different types of social housing in the UK? 🤔 While council housing might be the first thing that springs to mind, there’s actually a variety of social housing types, each offering unique investment potential. Let’s break them down: 🏠 Council Housing Managed by local authorities, council housing provides affordable homes with rent rates set by a national formula. Rates factor in property size, location, and tenant income, ensuring accessibility for families and individuals in need. 🏠 Housing Association Homes Run by non-profit organizations, housing association homes reinvest income to provide high-quality, affordable, long-term housing. This approach supports secure leases while enhancing housing standards for those who need it most. 🏠 Assisted Living Assisted living offers supportive accommodation tailored for individuals with specific needs, from disabilities to age-related care. These homes come with on-site services and trained staff, offering a blend of security and independence for residents. 🏠 Temporary Social Housing This type of housing is a lifeline for those needing urgent accommodation. Designed as a short-term solution for individuals at risk of homelessness, it provides immediate shelter until a more permanent solution is found. Want to dive into these investment options? Send a DM or comment ‘SH’ below to learn more! 👇 #socialhousing #socialimpact #property #propertyinvestment #passiveincome

"Public housing is the oldest and largest supplier of permanently affordable housing in the US, but it has often been left out of the conversation about a new “social housing” system in which public and nonprofit entities would develop, own, and manage housing for low-income Americans. This paper by historian Alexander von Hoffman examines the nearly 100-year history of public housing in the US and the role the public sector might play in a new social housing system." --- Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies https://lnkd.in/ge5suRpR #socialhousing #mixedincomehousing #publichousing #GPLAVienna

❓ Right to Housing: How can the right to housing be upheld in a neoliberal and colonial context? In this new #openaccess 🔓 article by Sarah Cooper, the intersection of human and Indigenous rights with the provision of low-rent non-market housing in Canada is examined. As discussions about colonialism and retrenchment from the welfare state, including social housing, emerge, addressing housing needs in a way that respects both human and Indigenous rights becomes more urgent. The study, based on questionnaires and interviews with 28 non-profit housing providers across British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick, identifies barriers and strategies for advancing the right to housing in Canada’s settler-colonial capitalist context. It also outlines possibilities for new policies that uphold housing as a human and Indigenous right. You can read the full article - "The right to housing in a neoliberal and colonial context" - via this link ➡ https://lnkd.in/eEG3HsUa #righttohousing #Indigenousrights #socialhousing #Canada

There is no single answer to a global housing crisis but I do like the unique US capacity to access/incentivise philanthropy to achieve good public outcomes through private capital being deployed in tax-efficient innovation schemes and the use of special purpose vehicles. #housing #innovation

🏙️ Community housing plays a crucial role in providing stable, affordable homes, but there are several misconceptions that need to be addressed. 🧱 👉 First, not all community housing is government-subsidized; it includes a variety of models such as non-profits, co-ops, and even market-rate rentals, making housing accessible to different income levels. 👉 Second, while it helps vulnerable populations, community housing also supports middle-income Canadians who struggle with high market rents. 👉 Third, the belief that community housing is often in disrepair is inaccurate, as many units are well-maintained and offer safe, quality living conditions. 👉 Lastly, community housing is financially sustainable through strategies like break-even rents and public land use, ensuring long-term affordability. 🏢 Community housing is a key part of building inclusive, affordable communities. Let’s challenge these myths and work toward a future where everyone has a place to call home. 🙏 Find the original "The Conversation” article here: https://lnkd.in/guJxmwu5 #CommunityHousing #AffordableLiving #InclusiveCommunities #HousingAccessibility #StableHomes

Good folks! ─ this is dire! ... 🔔 🔔 🔔 👉 662% INCREASE 👈 🔔 🔔 🔔 in families placed by London boroughs in B&Bs from April 2022 to April 2024 ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗ 👉 Since 2012-13, boroughs’ net spending on B&B Accommodation has risen from £1.3m in 2012-13 to £207m in 2023-24, representing a 16,300% INCREASE ─ SIXTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED PER CENT ─ Wow blimey‼ 👉 The number of families living in B&Bs beyond the six-week limit rocketed from 114 to 1,600 over the past two years ... 👉 Currently, there are 320,000 households on waiting lists for social housing in London ... 👉 Rough sleeping has risen by 58% over the past 10 years ... 🔴 As of March 2024, there were 183,715 people living in temporary accommodation in the capital. Almost 90,000 of these individuals were children, meaning on average there is at least one homeless child in every London classroom 🔴