In London, the first residential building exclusively for women will be constructed
London – The first residential building exclusively for women will be built in West London. The building will have 15 floors and 102 housing units, which will only be available for rent to women without partners. It will particularly provide a home for those who have faced domestic violence or belong to ethnic minorities, and are therefore disadvantaged in the housing market, The Guardian reported today.
The project is spearheaded by the Women’s Pioneer Housing (WPH) association, established in 1920 as part of the suffragette movement that fought for the expansion of rights for women. A private developer and investor are also involved in the project.
Women in difficult life situations should find support, stability, and safety there, and the house's facilities will also be adapted to them. Kitchen units will be slightly lower, and architects place special emphasis on good ventilation to accommodate women in menopause who suffer from hot flashes.
Men will also be allowed to live in the house if they are the children of tenants or if they become their partners only after moving in. Transsexual women or individuals wishing to undergo gender transition will be permitted entry. Conversely, transsexual men and individuals who have previously committed violence against women or children will not have access to the house.
Critics of the project are concerned that a high concentration of women in the area could attract unwanted attention. They argue that instead of safety, tenants could be exposed to potential attacks.
Supporters of the project argue that "cheaper housing is needed, especially for women."
"In England, there is no region where a single woman with an average salary can afford to rent her own accommodation in the private sector. The pay gap between women and men increases throughout life, especially affecting older women," WPH stated in its latest annual report.
The project is spearheaded by the Women’s Pioneer Housing (WPH) association, established in 1920 as part of the suffragette movement that fought for the expansion of rights for women. A private developer and investor are also involved in the project.
Women in difficult life situations should find support, stability, and safety there, and the house's facilities will also be adapted to them. Kitchen units will be slightly lower, and architects place special emphasis on good ventilation to accommodate women in menopause who suffer from hot flashes.
Men will also be allowed to live in the house if they are the children of tenants or if they become their partners only after moving in. Transsexual women or individuals wishing to undergo gender transition will be permitted entry. Conversely, transsexual men and individuals who have previously committed violence against women or children will not have access to the house.
Critics of the project are concerned that a high concentration of women in the area could attract unwanted attention. They argue that instead of safety, tenants could be exposed to potential attacks.
Supporters of the project argue that "cheaper housing is needed, especially for women."
"In England, there is no region where a single woman with an average salary can afford to rent her own accommodation in the private sector. The pay gap between women and men increases throughout life, especially affecting older women," WPH stated in its latest annual report.
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