Low-income housing provision : between governmental interventions and informal settlements-greater Cairo region between 1980s and 2010s

Other Title(s)

السكن منخفض الكلفة : ما بين التدخلات الحكومية و المستوطنات غير الرسمية-منطقة القاهرة الكبرى ما بين 1980 و 2010

Joint Authors

Kahachi, Husayn Ali Hasan
Brown, Alison

Source

Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning

Issue

Vol. 19, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.39-50, 12 p.

Publisher

University of Technology Department of Architectural Engineering

Publication Date

2020-12-31

Country of Publication

Iraq

No. of Pages

12

Main Subjects

Architecture Engineering

Abstract EN

Low-cost housing is an important subject for researchers as it affects many aspects of people's well-being and city planning.

The urban poor, who form a respectable percentage of cities' residents in many developing countries, are the most affected segment by the availability and affordability of housing.

Thus, governments often try their best to provide affordable housing through housing interventions and programs.

However, many lowincome people end up in informal settlements including slums and squatter settlements.

This research analyses state-led low-cost housing initiatives compared to informal affordable housing in developing countries.

The importance of this research is mainly associated with understanding how governmental housing initiatives and laws affect the housing preferences of the urban poor.

The research starts by providing a brief background about the subject and its importance from the literature.

The research uses mixed methods approach and a case study of Greater Cairo Region following the massive migration during the period between the 1980s and the 2000s to provide an in-depth understanding of the situation.

The research then analyses/discusses some housing initiatives, and uses both quantitative/qualitative data in order to explain potential malpractice and issues.

Finally, the research will highlight the key findings and provide some recommendations for change/improvement.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Kahachi, Husayn Ali Hasan& Brown, Alison. 2020. Low-income housing provision : between governmental interventions and informal settlements-greater Cairo region between 1980s and 2010s. Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning،Vol. 19, no. 2, pp.39-50.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1264567

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Kahachi, Husayn Ali Hasan& Brown, Alison. Low-income housing provision : between governmental interventions and informal settlements-greater Cairo region between 1980s and 2010s. Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning Vol. 19, no. 2 (Dec. 2020), pp.39-50.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1264567

American Medical Association (AMA)

Kahachi, Husayn Ali Hasan& Brown, Alison. Low-income housing provision : between governmental interventions and informal settlements-greater Cairo region between 1980s and 2010s. Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning. 2020. Vol. 19, no. 2, pp.39-50.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1264567

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Record ID

BIM-1264567