BETWIXT

Project BETWIXT As regards social cohesion: Aim Precariousness in 7 cities (Flatley & McIntosh, 2000) and the dynamics which: drive households into poverty or allow them to resist Findings Importance of strong systems of social protection  Employment is not enough to guarantee social inclusion  Good housing and safe neighbourhoods: crucial (Bertaux, Boje & McIntosh, 2002). [...]

RESTATE

Project RESTATE As regards social cohesion: Aim Peripheries built in large, high-density European states, in the early post war period(van Kempen et al 2005). They have social and physical problems. But… Are they really problematic? Or is it just a question of improving social cohesion? (Rowlands and Dekket, 2006). Findings MEASURES TO IMPROVE SOCIAL COHESION [...]

Project SOCOHO

Project SOCOHO (2001-2003) Czasny, 2004 As regards social cohesion: Aim Relationship between social cohesion problems and housing systems in 6 European countries:  Austria, France, Spain, UK, Sweden, and The Netherlands Findings EU housing systems are key to maintain social cohesion Growing neoliberalism has a negative impact on cohesion: increases inequalities  As regards the fragmentation of neighbourhood [...]