Housing Studies

**Housing Studies** is a peer-reviewed international journal specializing in research on housing, urban planning, and their societal implications. Published by Taylor & Francis, it has been a leading publication in its field since its inception in 1986. The journal covers interdisciplinary topics, focusing on housing as a nexus of social, economic, and environmental factors. It explores themes such as housing affordability, policy, sustainability, urbanization, and the role of housing within broader social structures, including gender, class, and age dynamics. With a rigorous peer-review process, the journal seeks to publish high-quality academic contributions that advance theoretical and practical understanding of housing issues. Its audience includes researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in urban and housing studies. Housing Studies is esteemed for its global perspective, offering insights into international developments and comparisons in housing practices and policies. The journal is indexed in core citation indexes and holds a high impact factor among journals in its category, with placement in the top quartile (Q1) of Environmental Studies. It has a significant international readership and contributes to critical debates on housing as a human right, affordability, and urban transformation in both developed and developing countries. Recent issues have addressed topics such as the impact of COVID-19 on housing communities, telecommuting and housing choice, and the intersectionality of housing issues with aging and disability. Its contributions provide valuable evidence and frameworks to tackle pressing housing challenges globally.