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The role of municipalities in promoting housing affordability: an analysis of three Finnish cities



Authors: Sutela Elina

Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Publication year: 2023

Journal: Urban Research and Practice

Journal name in source: URBAN RESEARCH & PRACTICE

Journal acronym: URBAN RES PRACT

Number of pages: 24

ISSN: 1753-5069

eISSN: 1753-5077

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17535069.2023.2206793

Web address : https://doi.org/10.1080/17535069.2023.2206793

Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/179735392


Abstract
Land use and housing development policies are crucial for promoting housing affordability. As municipalities have considerable power over these policies, local variations in affordability measures occur. Focusing on three Finnish municipalities (Helsinki, Tampere, and Turku), this study analysed differences in promoting affordability. A content analysis based on expert interviews (N = 22) and policy documents showed how one of the municipalities (Turku) differed from the other two. Turku had less administrative capacity for policy implementation and more volatility in social rental housing targets, which indicates a less active role in steering the housing market compared to Helsinki and Tampere.

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