Social Housing

Housing for Older Persons: Options Paper

The government has made significant changes to the way social housing is delivered across New Zealand following recommendations in 2010 by the Housing Shareholders Advisory Group.
2014

Security of tenure for the ageing population in Western Australia

The genesis of this research commenced several years ago as the impact of Western Australia’s ‘resources boom’ was becoming evident. Although that period augured in years of prosperity for some Western Australians, for many – especially those on lower and fixed incomes – the rising cost of living became problematic.
2014

Apartments for Life: A Dutch Senior Housing Innovation

In the Netherlands, Apartments for Life are available to individuals over the age of 55, and residents typically enter these apartments while still independent. What makes these residences unique is that when individuals require assisted living or nursing care, such care is brought to them.
2014

Housing an Ageing Population: Implications for Managing the Social Housing Stock

The UK is currently experiencing an exponential rise in the 50 + population. Increased life expectancy coupled with the retirement of the “post war baby boomers” presents a demographic spike which has significant implications for society.
2013

Housing our Ageing Population

The UK housing market is delivering much less specialist housing for older people than is needed.
2013

Homelessness, Stable Housing and Opportunities for Healthy Aging: Exploring the Relationships

Canada is undergoing demographic changes as the population ages and by 2030, it is estimated that approximately 25 percent of Canada’s population will be 65 years of age or older (Moore and Rosenberg, 2001).
2013

The desire to age in place among older Australians

Many older Australians report a desire to age in place. This bulletin explores the relationship between this desire and the housing circumstances of older Australians of different tenure types; that is, those who own their home outright, those paying a mortgage and those who rent their home either privately or through social housing.
2013

Sustainable, Affordable Housing for Older Adults: A Case Study of Factors that Affect Development in Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon, is considered to be a leader in sustainable development. Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses have been innovators in policymaking and practice that is aimed at creating a more sustainable city.
2013

Preparing the Future: Affordable Housing and the Challenge of an Ageing Population in Europe - Success Stories

The European Year (2012) is raising public awareness about the contribution older people make to society. The aim of this initiative is to encourage political decision-makers and stakeholders at all levels to work for better framework conditions for active ageing and to reinforce intergenerational solidarity. The real challenge is to involve the growing number of older people in these objectives.
2012

Housing Jamaica's Ageing Population

Jamaica's downward trend in the population growth, combined with an upward trend in the aged proportion of the population, forces one to examine the implications for the country's housing and infrastructure development. While the declining population growth suggests a downward pressure on the housing deficit and perhaps a lessening of the challenge for planning and infrastructure develo
2012
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