“In the Austrian capital, 25% of housing stock is social housing and a further 35% is limited-profit housing-association stock. Housing is seen as a human right. For social housing, you need a lower income initially but then secure tenancy for life, so there is no stigma attached, and one result is socially mixed communities.
High-profile architects such as Norman Foster are enlisted for projects, and good design is nurtured. Subsidised rents are funded by taxes included a land tax; unused sites are taxed higher; and there’s strong protection of tenants’ rights.”
East Devon Watch 