| Building on the Past: Visions of Housing Futures Contributor(s): Malpass, Peter (Editor), Cairncross, Liz (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1861347510 ISBN-13: 9781861347510 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $59.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: Building on the Past looks at the big questions affecting the future of housing as a key indicator of social and economic wellbeing in the 21st century. The book brings together specially commissioned contributions by leading housing specialists who explore a wide range of themes and issues affecting the prospects for the coming twenty years or more. The book is designed to stimulate and contribute to informed debate about possible housing futures and what can be done to influence what happens. It is presented as a 'think piece' on the future of housing policy and therefore written in an open and accessible style. Building on the Past analyzes the implications of current trends to consider how markets and governments might respond to the challenges ahead. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development |
| Dewey: 363.509 |
| LCCN: 2006411970 |
| Physical Information: 0.62" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.93 lbs) 296 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Despite the improved supply and quality of housing in the UK and Europe over the last 60 years, the future of housing remains uncertain. Will the supply of new housing meet demand? Is decent, affordable housing an achievable goal? How far will governments seek to shape the market? How will they respond to demographic pressures in different parts of the country? Will housing wealth become a central issue in wider debates about the future of public services? This book looks at the big questions affecting the future of housing as a key indicator of social and economic well-being in the 21st century. It brings together specially commissioned contributions by leading housing experts who explore a wide range of themes and issues affecting the prospects for the coming 20 years or more. Drawing on the evidence of the past and present they analyse the implications of current trends to consider how markets and governments might respond to the challenges ahead. The book is not a work of prophecy or a manifesto for action. It is designed to stimulate and contribute to informed debate about possible futures and what can be done to influence what happens. Building on the past will be of interest to all those concerned about the future of housing, neighbourhoods and communities over the next 20 years. |
