A difficult mix: Issues in achieving socioeconomic diversity in deprived UK neighbourhoods

J Bretherton; N Pleace

doi:10.1177/0042098010396233

A difficult mix: Issues in achieving socioeconomic diversity in deprived UK neighbourhoods

J Bretherton, N Pleace

Centre for Housing Policy

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Abstract

This paper explores attempts to enhance social capital, reduce negative area effects and improve life chances in deprived neighbourhoods by promoting social diversity. The paper draws on the results of two recent studies. The first study examined resident perceptions of new, high-density, mixed-tenure housing that was designed to provide socially diverse and cohesive communities. The second study examined the housing allocations policies of UK social landlords, focusing on their attempts to balance their role in housing high-need homeless households with their role in the sustainment of neighbourhood social diversity. After reviewing the results of each study, the paper concludes that the management of perceived, and actual, risks to social cohesion from some poorer households is a central concern in the promotion of socially diverse neighbourhoods.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3433-3447
Number of pages	15
Journal	Urban Studies
Volume	48
Issue number	16
Early online date	8 Mar 2011
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0042098010396233
Publication status	Published - Dec 2011

Keywords

socio economic
diversity
neighbourhoods

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