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There are many social and economic benefits that a proper rural housing strategy would bring. Affordable housing is essential to the prosperity of rural communities. #RuralHousingWeek https://lnkd.in/dyHSQ2Y

"Unaffordable housing in B.C. has also spread to smaller markets, the report says, including Chilliwack, the Fraser Valley, Kelowna and markets on Vancouver Island." https://lnkd.in/gGQcrQNf Demographia Report: "New Zealand's...Going for Housing Growth...to ensure abundant developable land within & around cities preventing the artificial scarcity that drives up prices...in contrast to housing affordability policies that are limited to densification strategies" https://lnkd.in/gdeSy9_F Municipalities have choked housing outside urban containment boundaries (UCB) & within UCBs exacerbating the housing affordability crisis. Read https://lnkd.in/gf8Ribv For example "Saanich Council...put the province on notice it does not want to allow secondary and garden suites outside the urban containment boundary." https://lnkd.in/ga_FA4FM

🏠 Curious about the shortage in the UK residential market? Several factors contribute: from population growth to limited land availability and complexities in planning regulations. Understanding these challenges is crucial as we work towards sustainable solutions for accessible housing. Median residential dwelling prices have been consistently increasing in the long term as a result of the housing deficit, although prices have reduced from as little as 1.4% in the North East to as much 9.7% in the South East since peaking in Q3 2022 (in line with interest rate increases) Let's delve deeper and explore innovative strategies together with Abbas Junejo #UKHousing #ResidentialShortage #SustainableSolutions 🌍"

Cities in developing countries are faced with housing challenges that differ from country to country. The reasons for and nature of these challenges differ. In cities in sub-Saharan African countries, many residents live in unplanned settlements. As a result, most residents lack decent housing as well as access to basic services. This is due to, among other factors, ineffective urban planning, weak urban governance, low private sector involvement, and a lack of access to affordable housing finance. Yet few studies have investigated and developed frameworks aimed at improving urban housing. A Neoliberal Framework for Urban Housing Development in the Global South highlights the factors that predict urban housing development from developing countries’ perspectives, providing a guide for countries in the sub-Sahara, where governments have limited financial resources competing among several needs. Anchored on neoliberalism, the current book argues that urban housing development is an eight-factor construct consisting of legal framework, tenure, stakeholder coordination, stakeholder participation, stakeholder capacity, adaptive housing regulations, housing finance, and governance. The book also outlines the role of the state in creating an enabling environment for other stakeholders to participate in the provision of affordable housing for all. https://lnkd.in/dsTQv7ew Wellington Didibhuku Thwala Erastus M Sampa Chisumbe Love David

It's nice when you write a blog about something and then a big newspaper picks up the same theme a couple of months later and comes down roughly on the same side that you did! https://lnkd.in/gQeE53dj Ultimately, new towns are fine. If they are the politically viable way to get large volumes of new homes built, then we should all back them. But, if we are really serious about improving growth, or reducing regional inequalities, then we really should put the bulk of our new homes in our regional cities. See more of my thoughts here: https://lnkd.in/giZVcxUb

🏡 Rural Housing in England: A Fresh Outlook 🌳 Exciting insights from a recent collaboration between the English Rural Housing Association and UCL! The study, titled "Land, Landowners, and the Delivery of Affordable Homes in Rural Areas", delves deep into the challenges and solutions for rural housing affordability. https://lnkd.in/ed2ECi2b

"Unaffordable housing in B.C. has also spread to smaller markets, the report says, including Chilliwack, the Fraser Valley, Kelowna and markets on Vancouver Island." https://lnkd.in/gizjhADt Demographia Report: "New Zealand's...Going for Housing Growth...to ensure abundant developable land within & around cities preventing the artificial scarcity that drives up prices...in contrast to housing affordability policies that are limited to densification strategies" https://lnkd.in/gFrhxvMy Municipalities have choked housing outside urban containment boundaries (UCB) & within UCBs exacerbating the housing affordability crisis. Read https://lnkd.in/gabhM8J For example "Saanich Council...put the province on notice it does not want to allow secondary and garden suites outside the urban containment boundary."

🚨New research reveals only 1 in 6 rural councils have made use of key affordable housing option 🚨 Only a fraction of rural local planning authorities (17%) have made use of Rural Exception Sites, a mechanism introduced to boost the supply of affordable housing in rural areas, according to new research by University College London (UCL) on behalf of the Rural Housing Network and funded by English Rural, Hastoe Group, Trent & Dove, and the National Housing Federation. 🗣️ Prof Nick Gallent, lead UCL researcher, says “The under-use of Rural Exception Sites by some councils is a lost opportunity. By fostering knowledge, planning support, community partnership, and the dedication of Rural Housing Enablers, we can significantly enhance these vital resources for affordable rural housing.” The severe shortage of new affordable homes is felt acutely in rural communities, with local businesses and services put at risk when people can’t afford to live in their local area. When a shop, or a pub or a post office closes in a rural area, it has a negative impact on the community. The experiences of so many rural communities offer stark examples of what happens when the housing market doesn’t meet local need. This research highlights a key route to help solve this issue. However, it also highlights the immense resource and funding pressures on local authorities across the country. We are urging policy makers and stakeholders to consider these recommendations and work together to help tackle the rural housing shortage. 📚To read the research report please see 👉 https://lnkd.in/eb56_BHm

Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of New Haven's Breaking Ground Report is out now! Through analyzing housing data from the last decade, ECC provides recommendations to ensure economic growth in New Haven continues and housing becomes more affordable. Access the full report here: https://bit.ly/3OfwGDX #ECCHousing #BreakingGroundReport #NewHaven

Housing targets for the first 10 municipalities selected: Oak Bay – 664 housing units; Saanich - 4,610; Victoria - 4,902. Improving their rezoning approval processes, which can take years, will be critical to meeting these targets. https://lnkd.in/gCF2Ub7Q