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Relatives or rentals? Secondary suites through a multigenerational family lens
Author(s) -
Goodbrand Pernille,
Humphrey Tamara,
Gondek Jyoti
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the canadian geographer / le géographe canadien
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.35
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1541-0064
pISSN - 0008-3658
DOI - 10.1111/cag.12399
Subject(s) - renting , key (lock) , rental housing , sociology , business , geography , genealogy , psychology , computer science , history , political science , law , computer security
Key Messages Empirical evidence indicates that secondary suites are significant for multigenerational families, as well as for traditional rental units. Definitions of family housing must adapt to the new variations of families that are often blended, intergenerational, and/or assemblies of friends. Rezoning of parcels to allow secondary suites is not merely about planning principles; it is also about the social relationships of the people utilizing the suites.