The book examines the critical role of housing within public policy and health, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the immediate responses to the crisis, making it a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners interested in the intersection of housing, health, and policy.
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically exposed weaknesses in UK housing, with housing inequality contributing to the unequal impact of the disease. Becky Tunstall assesses the position of housing in public policy and health, and the most immediate responses to the pandemic in one convenient resource for students, scholars and practitioners.
Focusing on the evolution of 20 housing estates from the early 20th century to the present, the book utilizes a unique archive and resident testimonials to illustrate their fluctuating reputations. Initially celebrated for quality living, these estates faced declines in safety and popularity over the years. However, what were once deemed 'unpopular' in the 1980s and 1990s have transformed into 19 thriving mixed tenure neighborhoods, highlighting the dynamic nature of urban living and community development.
Using a unique archive spanning the lifetime of twenty council estates in the UK, this book examines what we can learn from council housing's failings and successes for building sustainable communities in the future.