An Analysis of the Impact of Industrial Growth on Housing Affordability in Skellefteå, Sweden
(2024) SGEM07 20241Department of Human Geography
- Abstract
- This study investigates the impact of industrial growth on housing affordability in Skellefteå, Sweden, utilizing a combination of quantitative and qualitative data sources. The analysis encompasses data from Statistics Sweden, interviews, and surveys to explore the complex relationship between industrial expansion, population dynamics, and housing affordability. The findings reveal a substantial increase in the population of Skellefteå attributed to industrial expansion, leading to heightened pressure on the housing market and significant challenges in accessing affordable housing. Respondents to interviews and surveys overwhelmingly agreed that industrial expansion has significantly impacted housing affordability in the municipality. The... (More)
- This study investigates the impact of industrial growth on housing affordability in Skellefteå, Sweden, utilizing a combination of quantitative and qualitative data sources. The analysis encompasses data from Statistics Sweden, interviews, and surveys to explore the complex relationship between industrial expansion, population dynamics, and housing affordability. The findings reveal a substantial increase in the population of Skellefteå attributed to industrial expansion, leading to heightened pressure on the housing market and significant challenges in accessing affordable housing. Respondents to interviews and surveys overwhelmingly agreed that industrial expansion has significantly impacted housing affordability in the municipality. The study identifies key factors contributing to changes in housing affordability, including population size, inflation rate, and housing cost, providing valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners. The evaluation of local policies and initiatives highlights the need for targeted interventions to address the housing affordability crisis. While the study provides valuable insights, potential limitations, and biases, such as self-reported data and sample representativeness, should be considered. Overall, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between industrial growth and housing affordability, with implications for evidence-based policy and practice in urban development and housing policy. (Less)
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- author
- Adeyemi, Ibukun LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- SGEM07 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
- subject
- keywords
- Industrial growth, Housing affordability, Sweden
- language
- English
- id
- 9154767
- date added to LUP
- 2024-05-28 12:36:37
- date last changed
- 2024-06-05 03:42:29
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