This article examines the impact of the demographic transition to one-person households in northwestern Europe, suggesting profound political consequences for urban design.
Key Points
To explore the causes and effects of the rise of one-person households in northwestern European cities from 1960 to 2000.
Qualitative analysis of the social, political, and spatial consequences of demographic changes.
Historical overview of one-person household increases since the 1960s.
Use of Amsterdam as a case study for broader urban implications.
Demonstrates substantial changes in social life due to increased one-person households.
Identifies the need for urban historians to rethink the urban crisis narrative.
Highlights significant political consequences related to housing and design influenced by changing household structures.