The question of what sort of residential mix is most ësustainableí is much debated by UK policy makers. It would seem obvious that an appropriate mix of new housing provision would cater for the diverse needs and incomes of households. However, there is strong evidence within the UK that...

This paper develops a tiered geography of local housing market areas (HMAs) that provides a national framework for spatial planning. It is derived from a theoretical understanding of the economic basis of HMAs. The analysis explores the relationships between the tiers of the HMA geography and...