Inclusive Housing A Pattern Book : Design for Diversity and Equality

Inclusive Housing explains how to design homes that accommodate social and physical diversity while benefiting residents. A context-sensitive approach uses examples that cover a wide range of housing types, styles, and development densities. The authors explain why inclusive housing is necessary to achieve important urban goals. While emphasizing urban patterns of neighborhood development, the ideas in this book can be applied to all kinds of housing in all types of neighborhoods. Inclusive Housing is a framework for developing livable and healthy neighborhoods, reducing urban sprawl, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and ensuring that the benefits of thoughtful urban design are equitably distributed.