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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published October 2005
Updated June 2008
See more in Urban design
Sustainable development
Housing
Development planning
Author John Harvey, IRIS Consulting (UK) Ltd
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Price GBP 10.00

Affordable Housing

Purpose

This module focuses on the topical issue of housing which is affordable to the majority. The price and availability of housing for people on low incomes is an enduring and primary concern of public policy.

Benefits

The twin objectives of achieving ‘affordable’ and ‘decent’ homes have underpinned public housing policies from the nineteenth century, and an understanding of the topic remains key for planners at the beginning of the twenty-first century.

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

This knowledge builder provides a detailed summary of the key terms, context and background to affordable housing policy and its relevance to planners. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

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