Dwellings and generational change in owner communities

What is it about?

Small detached houses with large gardens, self-built under guidance during 1950th and 60th in quite homogenous settelments are highly appreciated but need modernisations. What happens to community, neigbourhood and units alongside generation change?

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Why is it important?

The paper is based on a comprehensive empirical study (quantitative, qualitative and expert interviews) and encompasses sociological knowlede, ecological, and planning expertise for these first suburban areas within cities. Neighbourhood change is a relevant topic regarding demographic change, support and social contacts. Results can be transferred to similar settlements and housing stock of this age.