The Social Sustainability of High Point, Seattle

Abstract

High Point is an exceptional model of sustainable urbanism, and has been the subject of many studies since its completion. Through the integration of mixed-income housing, the neighbourhood’s vision was to be both environmentally and socially sustainable. Much like other sustainable designs, the neighbourhood was initially regarded only for its environmental achievements. Recently researchers have shifted their attention to include the social manifestations of these designs. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the social sustainability of High Point in Seattle, Washington.

Presenters

Adam Roberts
Student, Master of Planning, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Details

Presentation Type

Poster Session

Theme

Social Impacts

KEYWORDS

Sustainable Urbanism, Social Sustainability, Affordable Housing, Mixed-income Housing