This paper present the findings of an extensive literature review on the housing systems in Germa... more This paper present the findings of an extensive literature review on the housing systems in Germany and Sweden. The literature review majorly focuses on the rental housing sector but also touches upon other segments of the housing market, especially the cooperative housing sector. The report thus provides a general overview and situates the rental sector in the wider context of the overall housing market in the two countries. The paper adds valuable knowledge about the large differences in the post-war responses to the housing shortage in Germany and Sweden. While Sweden responded with a universal off-market approach to housing, (West) Germany implemented a dualist housing system within a social market economy. Despite differences in past solutions, the contemporary problems seem to be similar. The report concludes that, in the search of a response to the current housing crisis, Germany sees a re-emergence of the state, while Sweden’s next moves are uncertain.
Increasing urbanization and the commodification of housing have contributed to limited availabili... more Increasing urbanization and the commodification of housing have contributed to limited availability of affordable housing in many cities worldwide. Marked-based rent regulations and the redevelop-ment of post-industrial harbor districts have given rise to the emergence of new-build gentrification in many cities. Sweden, formerly known for its social democratic and welfare state policies, has undergone legislative changes in housing policy in the past quarter decade which has made housing prices more dependent on the market. Malmo, one of Sweden’s biggest and most segregated cities, is internationally known for its sustainable waterfront development called Western Harbor. This study applies a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 macro-narrative that unfolds onto the micro-narrative of sustainable waterfront development in Malmo. Accordingly, it investigates how inclusive the housing landscape in Western Harbor is. A critical discourse analysis of the English policy reports made it p...
This paper present the findings of an extensive literature review on the housing systems in Germa... more This paper present the findings of an extensive literature review on the housing systems in Germany and Sweden. The literature review majorly focuses on the rental housing sector but also touches upon other segments of the housing market, especially the cooperative housing sector. The report thus provides a general overview and situates the rental sector in the wider context of the overall housing market in the two countries. The paper adds valuable knowledge about the large differences in the post-war responses to the housing shortage in Germany and Sweden. While Sweden responded with a universal off-market approach to housing, (West) Germany implemented a dualist housing system within a social market economy. Despite differences in past solutions, the contemporary problems seem to be similar. The report concludes that, in the search of a response to the current housing crisis, Germany sees a re-emergence of the state, while Sweden’s next moves are uncertain.
Increasing urbanization and the commodification of housing have contributed to limited availabili... more Increasing urbanization and the commodification of housing have contributed to limited availability of affordable housing in many cities worldwide. Marked-based rent regulations and the redevelop-ment of post-industrial harbor districts have given rise to the emergence of new-build gentrification in many cities. Sweden, formerly known for its social democratic and welfare state policies, has undergone legislative changes in housing policy in the past quarter decade which has made housing prices more dependent on the market. Malmo, one of Sweden’s biggest and most segregated cities, is internationally known for its sustainable waterfront development called Western Harbor. This study applies a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 macro-narrative that unfolds onto the micro-narrative of sustainable waterfront development in Malmo. Accordingly, it investigates how inclusive the housing landscape in Western Harbor is. A critical discourse analysis of the English policy reports made it p...
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