Building rental apartments in affluent neighborhoods does not reduce segregation, according to a new study. Researcher Anna Granath believes that the strategy is not effective and that other measures are needed to tackle the issue of segregation more successfully.
The study examined the impact of constructing new rental apartments in primarily villa-dominated areas, considering various social and economic factors. It concludes that putting rental units in these areas hasn’t significantly changed the socioeconomic dynamics.
“These neighborhoods often maintain their exclusiveness and high property values, which in turn limits the potential diversity of incoming residents,” says Granath, adding that other forms of intervention might be required to address the root causes of segregation.
Alternatively, the study suggests that investing in deprived areas and improving living conditions can lead to more significant results in combating segregation. It emphasizes the importance of addressing unemployment, education, and public services in these regions.
Policy-makers have been encouraged to consider these findings and look for comprehensive solutions that go beyond just altering the housing composition of wealthy neighborhoods.
Original source: https://www.mitti.se/nyheter/forskaren-hyreshus-i-villaomraden-minskar-inte-segregation-6.3.342163.bba22c5b65