Beyond Bricks and Mortar
Building Homes, Communities, and Neighbourhoods
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bristol University Press
Publishing:28th Mar '25
£79.99
This title is due to be published on 28th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Social housing continues to decline as existing tenanted homes are sold to their occupiers and run-down council estates are demolished. Demonstrating the value of the ‘Housing Plus’ approach –investment beyond “bricks and mortar” – this book outlines the role social landlords can play in tackling community problems. By investing in estate renewal, helping to house the vulnerable, offering a wide range of tenures and encouraging community housing, this approach builds links between housing design and a wider social value agenda.
With the voices of tenants and frontline staff at the forefront, Anne Power demonstrates how policy and practice can shift the bias against social housing in favour of its re-expansion.
“Many in housing claim to be building communities, not just homes. This book demonstrates just why that is essential.” David Orr CBE, Chair of Clarion and the Canal and River Trust and former Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation
"Anne Power's latest book delivers a powerful history of UK social housing at the exact time when housing challenges are worsening across all places and segments of multiple societies. Her "housing plus" model, informed by research and residents alike, has clear and practical lessons for the US and other countries. This is a book primed for impact." Bruce Katz, Co-author of The New Localism: How Cities can Thrive in the Age of Populism
"A powerful argument for the importance of social housing, and a practical roadmap for the future. Essential reading." Kitty Stewart, Professor of Social Policy and Associate Director of the Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion, London School of Economics
ISBN: 9781447357537
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176 pages