Tenure segregation

Date and country of first publication

1992
United Kingdom

Definition

Tenure segregation refers to the spatial separation of different tenure types, such as owner-occupied housing, rental housing, and social housing within a neighborhood or a city. It refers to the concentration of households of a specific tenure type in certain areas, leading to a lack of diversity and mixture in housing tenures within a community.

Tenure segregation can result from various social, economic, and policy factors. Factors such as income disparities, housing affordability, and housing policies can contribute to the concentration of specific tenure types in certain areas. For example, areas with higher housing costs might have a higher concentration of rental housing, while areas with more affordable housing options may have a higher concentration of owner-occupied housing.

Tenure segregation can have both positive and negative implications. On the positive side, it can provide opportunities for social interaction and support among people with similar housing needs and circumstances. It can also facilitate targeted provision of services and amenities specific to certain tenure types.

However, tenure segregation can also have negative consequences. It can perpetuate inequality and social exclusion by concentrating disadvantaged groups in specific areas. It can create divisions and social barriers between different socioeconomic groups, leading to limited access to resources, opportunities, and social networks. It can also result in the unequal distribution of public services and amenities across neighborhoods.

Efforts to reduce tenure segregation often focus on promoting mixed communities and diverse housing tenures. Strategies may include the development of mixed-tenure housing projects or the implementation of policies and incentives to encourage affordable housing in areas with higher concentrations of owner-occupied housing. The goal is to create more inclusive and socially diverse neighborhoods that offer a range of housing options for different income groups.

Notes

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Further reading

WILLIAMS N.J. (1992) "SOCIAL SEGREGATION IN URBAN SCOTLAND", Tijdschrift voor economische en sociale geografie, 83(1), pp. 63-71. . DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9663.1992.tb00609.x

Hoff K.; Sen A. (2005) "Homeownership, community interactions, and segregation", American Economic Review, 95(4), pp. 1167-1189. . DOI: 10.1257/0002828054825682