Addressing housing deficits from a multi-dimensional perspective: a review of Chilean housing policy

Cortés-Urra, Valentina; Czischke, Darinka; Gruis, Vincent

doi:10.1080/19491247.2022.2159123

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“…Moreover, in the Chilean context, it has not yet been empirically investigated whether CH could help tackle the social deficit of housing. Following earlier work by Cortés-Urra et al (2023), we argue that it is necessary to investigate whether some forms of housing, such as CH, can help reduce this problem. This article aims to explore the opportunities and limitations of CH and addresses the following research question: How can collaborative housing address the social deficit of housing in Chile?…”

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confidence: 92%

“…We propose our indicators to identify the social dimension in housing based on a policy review by Cortés-Urra et al (2023). In addition, we use studies on neighbourhood social cohesion (Méndez et al, 2021) and social sustainability concepts (Janssen et al, 2021) to define our indicators, as the social dimension is a concept that shows similarities.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In Chile, this dimension has been scarcely included in the policy narrative and merely addressed symbolically by the housing programs. In other words, creating housing initiatives that aim to respond to the social dimension are not applied as structural policy changes but are exceptions that are not continuously pursued over time (Cortés-Urra et al, 2023;Fuster-Farfán, 2019). Thus, most programs do not explicitly address the SDH.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The potential of collaborative housing to tackle the social deficit of housing: the Chilean case

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In recent decades, various programs have been developed as part of Chile’s housing policies to respond to the housing deficit. Most policies have so far focused on addressing the quantitative, qualitative, and urban deficits, neglecting the social dimension of housing. At the same time, the concept of collaborative housing has been referred to as a possible alternative to respond to these social challenges by fostering social cohesion, collaboration, and mutual aid. This article explores how collaborative housing can tackle the social deficit of housing. Here, we conceptualise this deficit as ‘the lack of non-physical or intangible social characteristics given among residents of a project, such as trust, social cohesion, and a sense of community, necessary for housing to be considered adequate.’ We examined the relation between these two concepts by developing a theoretical and empirical study. The first consisted of a theoretical framework and a review of literature on collaborative housing’s response to the social deficit of housing. Second, we interviewed stakeholders from two study cases. We found that residents in both collaborative housing cases perceive an improvement in their social interactions, sociability, trust, and sense of community in their current homes compared to previous homes. Therefore, we conclude that collaborative housing presents opportunities to tackle the social deficit of housing.

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The potential of collaborative housing to tackle the social deficit of housing: the Chilean case

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“…Housing plays a vital role in defining the quality of life for individuals [1]. Recognized as a fundamental human right [2], it encompasses not only the physical structure but also holds significant social dimensions [3]. Addressing housing deficits aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) [4,5], triggering ongoing debates across various dimensions, including social, economic, political, architectural, and more, involving diverse stakeholders with distinct needs [6,7].…”

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“…Housing has shifted from being a public service to a market commodity [10], and current housing policies struggle to balance these two concepts [11]. As a result, there is both a quantitative deficit in terms of numerical housing supply and a qualitative deficit concerning physical quality [3]. Social housing is not only a right but also a product that must meet the needs of the demanding population.…”

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Policies and Mechanisms of Public Financing for Social Housing in Peru

Villanueva-Paredes,

Villanueva-Paredes

2023

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Social housing in Peru is a significant contemporary urban issue. This study aims to assess the current state of supply and demand for social housing. The methodology employed involved examining indicators, socioeconomic reports, existing regulations, and relevant literature on social housing. Through this approach, we were able to determine the demand profile, identify the characteristics of the available supply, comprehend the dynamics of social housing programs, and establish the correlation between supply and demand. The ultimate goal was to explore the options for acquiring this type of housing. In Peru, the acquisition of social housing is facilitated through the Fondo MIVIVIENDA program, which operates through two primary mechanisms: Techo Propio and Nuevo Crédito MIVIVIENDA. The findings of this study reveal that the social housing offered in the country falls short of meeting the current demand of various socioeconomic sectors. This discrepancy arises from several factors, indicating that family income alone is not the sole limiting factor. The absence of consistent and well-designed public policies further exacerbates the issue, hindering social development, impeding citizens’ access to a better quality of life, and undermining their social inclusion.

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Addressing housing deficits from a multi-dimensional perspective: a review of Chilean housing policy

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The potential of collaborative housing to tackle the social deficit of housing: the Chilean case

The potential of collaborative housing to tackle the social deficit of housing: the Chilean case

Policies and Mechanisms of Public Financing for Social Housing in Peru

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