This project report from UBC’s School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) and Atira Women’s Resource Society provides an in-depth analysis of designing supportive housing centred around the needs of women and children. It emphasizes applying intersectional feminist principles to enhance the livability and functionality of common spaces in such facilities.
The report highlights the importance of flexible common spaces and various forms of privacy, integrating natural elements into living spaces to boost well-being and practical recommendations for child-friendly design and safety in play areas.
Authors: Erika Sagert, UBC’s School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), Atira Women’s Resource Society
Topics include: supportive housing design, intersectional feminism, common spaces