Making a House a Home

Barriers

Residents identified barriers to accessing and enjoying communal spaces in Henrietta Street. 

They described the impact different sounds, smells and interactions with others had on their use of the building. Residents had different sensory profiles which made negotiating communal spaces difficult. Some felt uncomfortable  and avoided these spaces. This could lead to feelings of isolation, and impacted on everyday tasks such as cooking.

Uncomfortable spaces
Residents described uncomfortable spaces 
Interpersonal barriers
Different communication styles and personalities can cause problems
Not built for purpose
The building was not built for the current purpose
Location issues
The location creates a lot of challenges
Privacy issues
The number of residents, location and architecture create issues around privacy
Disempowerment
Processes and policies can be disempowering

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