Neighbourhood accessibility and walkability of subsidised housing in shrinking US cities

Li Yin, Kelly Patterson, Robert Silverman, Laiyun Wu and Hao Zhang
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Li Yin: University at Buffalo, USA
Kelly Patterson: University at Buffalo, USA
Robert Silverman: University at Buffalo, USA
Laiyun Wu: University at Buffalo, USA
Hao Zhang: University at Buffalo, USA

Urban Studies, 2022, vol. 59, issue 2, 323-340

Abstract: This article advances the discussion of subsidised housing and accessible and walkable neighbourhoods by focusing on the characteristics of cities experiencing population decline. We examine the neighbourhood context of subsidised housing with respect to walkability and accessibility in shrinking cities using Walk Score and a walkability index that considers the unique neighbourhood dynamics in these cities and access to anchor institutions and transit. Our results confirm recent studies that the majority of HUD units are in less walkable neighbourhoods and with low access to anchor institutions. Our results support the inclusion of more refined walkability and accessibility measures in affordable housing siting criteria. These measures would encourage the development of revitalisation strategies with enhanced walkability, services and transit.

Keywords: built environment; housing; neighbourhood; 建筑环境; ä½ æˆ¿; 街区 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1177/0042098020962413

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