Illustrated by a range of case studies of affordable housing options in Canada; this book examines the liveability and affordability of twenty-first-century residential architecture. Focussing on the architectsrsquo; and communitiesrsquo; commitment to these housing programmes; as well as that of the private building sector; it stresses the importance of the context of the neighbourhoods in which they are placed; which are either in the process of urban transition or already gentrified. In doing so; the book shows how; and to what extent; twenty-first-century dwelling architecture developments can help to create an integrated sense of community; diminish social and demographic exclusions in a neighbourhood and incorporate peoplersquo;s desires as to what their buildings should look like. This book shows that there are significant architectural projects that help to meet the needs and desires of low- to middle-income households as well as homeowners; and that gentrification does not necessarily lead to the displacement of low-income families and singles if housing policies such as those highlighted in this book are put into place. Moreover; the migration of the middle class can result in a healthy mix of classes out of which everyone can enjoy a peaceful and habitable coexistence.
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