The role of collaborative housing initiatives in public value co-creation – a case study of Freiburg, Germany

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Lisa Dang University of Freiburg, Germany

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Ann-Kathrin Seemann Lucerne School of Business, Switzerland

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© Policy Press 2021
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12 Mar 2020
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59–80
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Volume 12: Issue 1
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https://doi.org/10.1332/204080520X15822993230122
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This article reviews the role of collaborative housing initiatives in public value co-creation. Collaborative housing initiatives have emerged in response to the growing need for affordable housing and stable neighbourhood networks against the background of shifts in social values, a mobilised society, and austerity measures on the part of the welfare state. This study focuses on investigating citizens’ motives to participate in a collaborative housing initiative and their role in public value co-creation. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected between December 2017 and March 2018 using a mixed-methods approach and analysed. The findings reveal that dimensions related to social sustainability – such as civic engagement, inclusion and integration, and diversity and social mix – enhance people’s attitude towards collaborative housing projects. Practical implications and avenues for future research are discussed.

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