What do suburban residents think about mixed housing?

What is it about?

The paper presents suburban residents' perspectives on issues related to mixing housing types. Based on interviews with residents in several Canadian cities, the research helps explain the concerns that make people resist the idea of having various housing types in their neighbourhoods.

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Why is it important?

Many people criticize the idea of NIMBY - not in my backyard. Understanding the kinds of concerns that lead residents to resist mixing can help planners address critical issues, but also explains why resistance can be so challenging to overcome.