A mobility profile of city of Winnipeg households, 1976-1981

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to generate a data source and produce a profile of households and their housing characteristics by mobility status which will allow conclusions to be drawn about locational and housing choices. This study will not attempt to relate the findings to present policy and programs but will provide vital information for such work. Specifically, the research objectives are: 1. To utilize information, recently made avaible by the 1981 Census, to determine the level of mobility of households in the City of Winnipeg 2. To create a profile, based on selected characteristics, of household mobility in the City of Winnipeg between 1976 and 1981 3. To relate household mobility to present housing in order to ascertain any patterns in locational and housing choices.