ABSTRACT
The recent global crisis in 2008 exposed vulnerabilities of housing markets, pointing to the need to build resilience through better policy tools and sustainable provision of social housing. Rethinking the role of social housing is of great importance to society and to our cities, where over 80 percent of people live and work, particularly given the rapid growth of urban poverty and vulnerability. Rethinking social housing brings into focus the role and respective contributions of government, private sector and not-for-profit agencies in the provision system. Transforming Social Housing: International Perspectives explores the differences and similarities in housing policies and practices by focusing on social housing institutions and their ability to influence affordability and quality of housing. The emphasis is very much on diversifying social housing suppliers, public/private partnerships and the development of mixed communities in the context of urban regeneration. The chapter also presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book.
