|
Workshops Workshop sessions will allow participants to present their research in relatively small groups on a range of topics. Most of these sessions will be organised by the regular ENHR working groups, but there are a number of additional workshops which will be held at the Dublin Conference. Please note that Workshop 15 (Housing and Urban Sustainability) had been renamed Changing Housing Cultures. If sufficient interest:
W01- Housing Finance and Regulation The Housing Finance and Regulation workshop will focus on developments in the private housing finance markets looking at the operation of global and national markets, the risks associated with their development and their regulation; the development of mortgage and treasury management instruments; the impact of finance markets on access and affordability of housing; risk assessment and methods of alleviating risks. The workshop will look at finance for investment as well as for owner-occupation and the funding of affordable housing. It will also take a broader interest in the effects of different financial regimes on price formation, construction and affordable housing as well as the role of government in innovation and managing risk. W02- Migration, Residential Mobility, and Housing Policy The 'Migration, Residential Mobility and Housing Policy' working group focuses on the determinants of migration and residential mobility; on how housing markets, the neighbourhood and the urban system are influenced by population mobility; and on how Housing Policy can be used to influence the effects of mobility on the local housing market. W03- The Residential Context of Health The concerns addressed by this working group (formerly "Housing and Health") extend beyond the long-standing interests in the links between physical health outcomes and the physical characteristics of housing to encompass the role of psychological, social and cultural factors in shaping relations between the residential context, including housing, and health in the widest sense of the word. W04- Housing Economics The target of this working group is to combine economic and econometric analysis in housing. Since housing economics analysis requires a consistent theoretical framework together with testable hypotheses, it is important that the working group continues to welcome both theoretical and empirical contributions. Recent events have indeed provided a fruitful mix of model building and statistical analysis. W05- Poverty Neighbourhoods The central theme in this working group is firstly to describe the living conditions of residents in poverty (or deprived) areas, and their coping strategies. Secondly, to analyse the impact of such neighbourhoods on the residents. Thirdly, to explore the dynamics of such areas and to explain why the majority of these areas have become poorer, while others have become gentrified. Fourthly, to investigate the impacts of various public and private sector policies on such neighbourhoods. W06 – Welfare Policy, Homelessness, and Social Exclusion The WELPHASE working group was established in 2003/4 to offer a space for housing researchers interested in the social and welfare dimensions of homelessness and other housing-related dimensions of social exclusion. The group recognises the importance of research/practice links and inter-professional/multidisciplinary approaches to this area of housing/welfare policy research. The group has a diverse membership from European countries and beyond, and continues to recognise the importance of cross-national collaboration in the refinement of theoretical and applied research on homelessness and the housing dimensions of social exclusion. W07- Housing Regeneration and Maintenance The workshop 'Housing Regeneration and Maintenance' is organised by the former working groups 'Housing Renewal and Maintenance' and 'Housing and Urban Renewal', which joined forces after the previous ENHR conference. The workshop will focus on issues concerning maintenance and regeneration of the existing housing stock, on processes and strategies at the level of estates/landlords in Western and Eastern Europe. The emphasis is on physical aspects of housing management and regeneration. Specific attention will be paid to performance measurement in social housing management, management of mixed-tenure buildings and estates, decision-making in stock investment. We would also very much welcome papers exploring issues pertaining to sustainable housing regeneration and maintenance practices in different cities and/or countries. If sufficient interest, there will be a special session on the demolition of housing. W08- Space and Place This workshop focuses on the relationship between people and spaces from the perspective of the individual. People's attitudes, perceptions, preferences, values and evaluations of spaces provide important information on the ways in which spaces become places. Such information may well provide a better understanding of the mechanisms behind preference for and choice of space, values associated with spaces, satisfaction with spaces, the quality of spaces, the meaning of space, and the design of spaces. Both theoretically as well as more empirically oriented papers on space, place and the relationship between place and space are welcomed. W09- Legal Aspects of Housing, Land and Planning The general aims of this working group are to promote dialogue and European research on the importance of law to all aspects of housing, land and planning. W10 Housing & Living Conditions of Ageing Populations The name of the group emphasizes the fact that diverse groups of elderly people are included; from seniors (e.g. 55+) to the very old (e.g. 95+), which means several generations not to say large parts of the population. Elderly people live in different economic situations, with different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. They have various abilities/disabilities as well as different interests and intentions. They live in different environments with a multitude of lifestyles and gender related conditions. W11- Metropolitan Dynamics: Urban Change, Market and Governance This working group aims to analyse the relationship between cities and their urban regions, which shows substantial change over time, marked by growth (urbanisation) or decline (deurbanisation) of the whole area, or by processes of inter-regional restructuring (suburbanisation or re-urbanisation). The changes, either gradual or more sudden, influence to a great extent the functioning of the housing market within these urban regions. Causes of changes can usually be found in macro-developments, such as economic growth/decline, changes in incomes and preferences and, at least in some countries, also in specific policies on different spatial scales. The workshop in Dublin 2008 will be centered around the following two topics: Besides these two main topics all other urban-type research interests are welcome. W12- Housing Market Dynamics Following 4 successful and enjoyable workshops held in Cambridge, Reykjavik, Ljubljana and Rotterdam, we are proposing to hold a fifth workshop to address themes relevant to understanding housing markets in different spatial contexts, from urban and suburban to urban connected and deeper rural environments. We would be pleased to receive all papers relevant to understanding the dynamics of housing markets including theoretical and methodological approaches; policy interventions and consumer perspectives. Previous topics have included the private and subsidised housing market sectors; affordability and choice; market case studies and the creation of sustainable housing markets. We would also welcome returning papers which enable a review of progress from previous workshops. This is a highly participative workshop, and all colleagues - at whatever stage of their work - are warmly welcomed to join us. W13- Housing and Minority Ethnic Groups The central themes of this working group are: Housing conditions, housing preferences and residential mobility of minority ethnic groups; Concentration and segregation of minority ethnic groups; Living in multicultural neighbourhoods. For the conference in Dublin we especially welcome papers that relate to war, terror and other aspects of globalisation, e.g.: 1) Illegal immigrants; the increasing numbers of illegals trying to move to Europe from Africa and Asia are partly brought about by war and terror. Some of them succeed in settling down in Europe, but many of them die in the Mediterranean or Aegean Sea.2) Islamofobia and faith. It seems that there is not only a rise in Islam, but also in fundamentalist Christianity. The question is what consequences this trend has for the social cohesion in multicultural western countries at different spatial levels (neighbourhood, city, society as a whole). W14- East European Housing & Urban Policy
The central focus of this working group has been on rental housing, privatisation, housing indicators and more recently on urban restructuring of the Central and East European cities. The workshop will focus on housing policy evaluation and assessment of different strategies to encourage the provision of affordable housing in the region. The emphasis is on housing policy responses (e.g. demand- and supply-based subsidies) to make housing more affordable to vulnerable groups, ensure access to social/public housing, as well as improve substandard housing conditions. Particular emphasis is given to the urban dimension of affordability in the context of economic, social and political change. We would also very much welcome papers based on comparative empirical research on the impact of different housing policy instruments on housing affordability in different cities and/or countries. For additional information, please contact Sasha Tsenkova: tsenkova@ucalgary.ca W15- Housing Cultures and Sustainable Development (formerly Housing and Urban Sustainability) The current trend of demographic and economic forces produces new lifestyles with emerging new forms of housing consumption and leisure patterns. Simultaneously, the environmental and territorial impacts of these new leisure activities and changing housing cultures and lifestyles are increasing. The overall focus of this workshop is to explore how new forms of leisure and housing consumption affect the sustainable development of certain areas. Under this umbrella, papers dealing with the following topics are welcome:
W16- Social Housing in Europe: Institutional and Organisational Dynamics The overall objective of the working group is to explore and develop concepts for analysing institutional and organisational developments and dynamics in housing provision in Europe, with a particular focus on social/public housing provision. Government policies, management reforms and rapidly changing social and economic contexts have placed new expectations on social and public landlords. To date, two main themes have emerged from workshops and collaborations. They are: 1) housing as a system / network; understanding housing provision as a network of interrelated organisational activities, and 2) the dynamics of organisational change; understanding how organisational behaviour at different levels of analysis (e.g. individuals, teams, organisations, sectors, systems) develops as housing organisations pursue their various values, purposes and objectives in response to internal and external stimuli. In connection to the ENHR-conference in Dublin we would like to invite papers linking up with the topics connected to the conference theme: the institutional and organisational implications of Shrinking Cities, Sprawling Suburbs, Changing Countryside for the provision of social/public housing. We especially welcome papers addressing institutional and organisational developments in Eastern Europe and Southern European housing systems. W17- Housing and Social Theory This year the aim of the workshop is to explore housing within a triangulation of materiality (or structure), agency and time. In the world of sociology and anthropology buildings and infrastructure are considered an ongoing negotiated and contested context for human activities. Buildings collectively create material ‘neighbourhoods’ within which social activities are embedded. In turn neighbourhoods and buildings affect and are affected by what these activities constitute. This distinction however in many ways resembles a classical dichotomy between structure and agency. By introducing a temporal perspective this dichotomy is transformed from an opposition into an analytical field suitable for analysing history, processes, continuity and change. Why and how do relationships between physical surroundings and inhabitants alter or change over time? This is an essential questioning in relation to housing, and raises issues about : Social structures, family structures, age, health, wealth, ethnicity/culture, mobility, migration, housing careers, fantasies, reputation, identities, investments, ownership, tenancy, heritage, obligations, degradation, neighbourhood formation, gentrification, zones of exclusion or inclusion, and policies pertaining to these issues. W18 - Shrinkage and growth: local consequences of global developments Cities are growing or shrinking because of macro forces, like economic changes and migration. Especially in Europe, demographic changes will be of great influence to future opportunities on a local level and on housing. In this workshop we will be looking at the consequences of these global forces on the local or neighbourhood level. Consequences could be that regions prosper or suffer, like Northern England or Southern Italy versus their South-eastern and Northern counterparts. Germany is probably a forerunner where changing economic patterns and housing are concerned. Even after a programme to reduce oversupply in the East, the demographic change indicates large vacancies for the future. How do these processes work? What is or can be the role of government policy, to combat, steer, mitigate or accompany those global processes? What is the role of housing policies in these at times of a withdrawal of governments and a change in the culture of public and social housing? And what happens over a longer time period? Growth and shrinkage of cities cause effects on the neighbourhood level. Which kinds of effects are becoming visible in different kinds of neighbourhoods? Where are polarisations developing or increasing between certain types of neighbourhoods like large housing estates or old stock? Are there scenarios of oversupply to be expected, or side by side developments of shortages and oversupply? Which policy and action approaches are possible and effective for problems in weak neighbourhoods? Can housing policy be an answer? Should government policy interfere, and what are possibilities and limits? W19 - Historical Perspectives and Path Dependence in Housing Historical perspectives on contemporary issues are always illuminating (and may sometimes be misleading). In housing and urban studies the role of history is further emphasized by traditional property rights, the rigidity of the physical structures, the longevity of housing as a commodity and the sluggishness of housing markets. In recent years theoretical perspectives of historical institutionalism and path dependence have received growing attention among social scientists in several academic disciplines (history, political science, sociology, economics etc.) studying different sectors of society. Perhaps surprisingly, such perspectives have so far been less prominent in housing and urban studies. However, in a recently published book (in Swedish) with the title ‘Why so Different? Nordic Housing Policy in Comparative Historical Light’ a theoretical perspective of path dependence is applied to a comparative analysis of the development of housing policy in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. This workshop welcomes contributions from different scientific disciplines which take a historical perspective on housing and urban questions, regardless of national context or time period studied. W20 - Physical Aspects of Spatial Design and Regeneration The workshop ‘Physical Aspects of Spatial Design and Regeneration' is organised by the working group 'Housing Regeneration and Maintenance, also organising W07. The workshop focuses on issues related to the physical (re)design of living space and shelter. Specific attention will be paid to the cycle research, program, realisation and evaluation in relation to resident satisfaction. As previous ENHR conferences showed there is an ongoing need for a more bèta oriented workshop dedicated to the spatial design of housing and shelter. The workshop welcomes papers from architects, designers and other space oriented researchers and professionals. W21 - Land for Housing and Housing supply This workshop is organised by a new working group which started its activities at the 2007 Rotterdam conference. It addresses topics related to the provision of land for housing, with an emphasis on social housing. In many European countries rising land prices are an obstacle in constructing social and affordable housing, and the spatial distribution of land available for (social) housing strongly affects processes of social exclusion and – more in general – the geography of opportunity of those who are dependant of various categories of housing. The working group will discuss public policies as well as the strategies of providers and other parties in the land market. In relation to the theme of the Dublin conference, special attention will be given to the contribution of land policy to improving access of lower income residents to the suburbs. W22 – Private Rented Markets The Private Rented Markets working group has been established to facilitate discussion among researchers on all aspects of the Private Rented Sector housing, in particular this group will explore the ever increasing role of the private rented housing market within the overall context of housing delivery. The research themes identified by the group to date include:
Papers are particularly invited in the area of Private Rented finance as this group will be part of a joint session with the Finance group to look at financial matters in more dept. LANHUR: Latin American Network for Housing and Urban Research Following the successful launch of LANHUR in Santiago de Chile in January 2008, the co-ordinators propose a meeting with possible workshop presentations at the ENHR conference in Dublin 6-9 July 2008. The main focus for the exchange of knowledge and research experiences within this regional section of the NHR will be:
Due to the later announcement of this meeting, abstracts for papers can be accepted up to 24 March 2008. Contacts: Isobel Anderson Montserrat Pareja Eastaway
Paper presentation The objective is that each paper will be given half an hour for presentation and discussion. Papers received before May 30th 2008 will be scheduled in these terms. Papers received after this date cannot be guaranteed the same length of time for presentation and discussion. The amount of time allocated will be decided by the workshop coordinator. Guidelines on submitting an abstract Abstracts of max 300 words should be submitted to this page by February 29 th. Please also include a maximum of 10 keywords Workshop numbers: W01 - Housing Finance
|
| enhr 2008 : click here to email us: website designed, developed and hosted by eventznet | ||||
| Conference Co-hosted by: | ||||
|
|
|||
