How does affordable housing contribute to sustainable community regeneration across Scotland?

Emma Mathews is an undergraduate social policy and politics student at the University of Edinburgh. For her undergraduate dissertation, she is examining how affordable housing contributes to community regeneration objectives in Scotland.

This article will tell you about her project and help you decide whether or not to take part. Please contact Emma if anything is unclear.

What is the purpose of this project?

The research is looking at the role of affordable housing in sustainable community regeneration in Scotland. It will examine the intended aims of affordable housing; the decision-making processes surrounding affordable housing, the involvement of residents in decision making and the extent to which affordable housing contributes to the goals of community regeneration. Given their central role in delivering affordable housing, the project will focus on the perspectives of those working in the social housing sector.  

What does taking part involve?

Your involvement in the research will be through an online interview on a platform of your choice. This interview should take no more than 45 minutes. 

You will be asked a number of questions regarding any recent community regeneration projects and your knowledge of affordable housing within these projects. This may include information about the decision-making processes involved in creating and securing affordable housing, the extent to which affordable housing supports community regeneration goals, and the challenges your organisations faces in delivering affordable housing that meets local needs.

What should I do if I want to take part?

If you would like to take part, please email Emma Mathews at s1811913@sms.ed.ac.uk to set up a suitable time for an interview.

For further information:

If you have any further questions about this project please contact Emma Mathews at s1811913@sms.ed.ac.uk