What is Housing?

As we began talking about the topic of housing, you said your mind jumped immediately to "images of an endless suburbia; rows upon rows of houses that are identical".



Photo by Ian Duke.

This made me think of that song Little Boxes:



But there is more to housing. You made a strong association between houses and jobs, concerned that "everyone is struggling to keep their homes by struggling to keep their jobs". This comment triggered a discussion on the role of housing in the community. Planners work to ensure that their city is rich in jobs in order to keep residents living, working and playing in their city. They also strive to provide housing that is affordable for all income levels.