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  1. Nov 28, 2023 · This literature review has two parts: section 2.1. provides a global overview of the relationship between social housing policies and accessibility; section 2.2. offers insights into how the MCMV housing policy, the case study, addressed accessibility issues.

  2. Social housing is housing subsidized by governments (often developed in collaboration with the private and public not-for-profit sector) that is made available to those who would otherwise be unable to afford to live in suitable and adequate housing in the private market2.

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  3. Operating for inclusive housing includes initiatives and practices that encourage social inclusion measures at various levels. At a building level, these should foster a mix of incomes and social mix as well as develop a sense of belonging that reflects the needs of vulnerable populations.

  4. Nov 28, 2023 · Addressing this critical role of accessibility, this paper introduces a methodology for assessing the potential impact of housing policies on the lives of their beneficiaries, by quantifying changes in cumulative accessibility levels between individuals' former house locations and the location of the housing projects into which they moved.

  5. Canada has both international and domestic obligations to realize the right to housing. This paper details Canada’s legal obligations and offers international human rights principles, norms, and guidelines that Canada can draw from in order to realize the right to housing.

  6. Dec 17, 2020 · This research identifies the key factors, guiding principles or criteria that help foster social inclusion in affordable housing at these stages: Planning. Design. Construction. Operation. Renewal.

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  8. Jan 25, 2024 · Accessible housing is imperative to enabling independent living for many people with disabilities; yet, research consistently shows how people with disabilities often lack appropriate accessible housing and are more likely to experience unaffordable, insecure, and/or poor quality housing.