Research

This research aims to identify the factors that govern the spatial location choice of affordable housing. The determinants were derived through an exploratory study of relevant literature studies encompassing different geographical contexts, socio-economic backgrounds, and technological and economic advancement levels.
Centering the wisdom and lived experiences of residents and staff—and informed by liberatory and loving philosophies like harm reduction, disability justice, and abolition—we offer four spatial design values: belonging, care, hope, and growth.

This year in the United States, approximately 500,000 people will not have their own homes to sleep in. Given a…

This paper reflects on an interdisciplinary and method triangulation approach for digital product development. The research project “Smart Inclusivity for homeless people” (SIWo), conducted by the Ohm, is cited as an example.
Youth housing and homelessness organisations are providing a framework for consideration in the design of a fit-for-purpose youth housing model.
This article canvasses urban interventions that can support human health investment and development. This article also suggests that designers of community policies, programs, structures, and spaces should be accountable for promoting social connection to help generate measurable health outcomes, such as longevity.
This paper examines the links between place attachment and older persons’ preferences to age in place, and factors that disrupt these preferences. We use data from the 2001–2021 Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey and panel-data modelling to confirm strong associations between several place attachment dimensions and aging-in-place preferences.
Community-based organizations (CBOs) provide critical services to people experiencing homelessness and played a unique role in data collection throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Through increased collaboration at all levels and coordinated action, improved data to better support the health of people experiencing homelessness is an achievable goal.