Addressing locational disadvantage effectively

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15 July 2011This report is the final output of a synthesis examining the nature of locational disadvantage and ways in which governments can intervene to improve the lives of disadvantaged residents in areas of concentrated poverty and disadvantage.

The report outlines the synthesis methodology used, then explores the complex and contested concept of locational disadvantage. This is followed by discussion of some interventions used in the US, UK and EU to improve the life chances of residents of disadvantaged areas, leading to conclusions about broad principles for achieving lasting improvements.

 

A presentation based on the report was made at the Shelter NSW Welcome Home Conference, 29 June 2011.  The presentation is available on the Shelter NSW website.

 

Commissioned by Housing New South Wales

Publication typeReport
Publisher TypeAcademic research centre, APO Member
CoverageAustralia, New South Wales
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/25525
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