Social housing, Danish housing market, Tenants' democracy
Abstract
The working paper is a presentation and discussion of the general institutional framework of the Danish social housing sector, illustrated by two case studies of social housing in Elsinore and Odense. First, a brief introduction to the Danish housing market is provided, and the general structure of the social housing sector is outlined, touching upon a number of key policy-initiatives. Second, the two case studies in Elsinore and Odense are presented and analysed with respect to issues of efficiency, residents’ participation, social cohesion and governance. In both studies, the analysis moves from the level of housing estates and housing associations to the municipal level. Finally, the key observations are synthesised and related to a discussion of social housing reform in the 90s.
