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Exploring placemaking in Boston's low-threshold transitional housing locations

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: • The co-occurring housing and opioid crises require innovative solutions. • Harm reduction housing offers low-barrier care to people who use drugs. • Residents use placemaking to legitimatize rights to permanent housing.

Source: Health & Place

DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2026.103634

Authors: Joseph Silcox, Charlie Summers, Sofia Zaragoza, Patricia Case, Avik Chatterjee, Sarah Porter, Traci C. Green

Institutions: Brandeis University, University of California, Berkeley, Northeastern University, Boston University, Boston Medical Center, Brown University

Language: English

Topic: Homelessness and Social Issues

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,380

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse

Award: Rapid measurement of novel harm reduction housing on HIV risk, treatment uptake, drug use and supply

OpenAlex ID: W7129620520

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