Slum Solutions

Slum Solutions tackles the pressing global issue of informal settlements, offering a comprehensive exploration of challenges and innovative strategies for urban development. It emphasizes the need to transform slums into sustainable communities through holistic, participatory approaches. The book highlights that traditional top-down methods often fail, advocating instead for integrating physical improvements with social and economic development, vital for equitable urban environments.

The content underscores community empowerment as a key driver, demonstrating how involving residents in planning and implementation leads to more successful and sustainable outcomes.

The book progresses systematically, first introducing key concepts and challenges related to slum development, including impacts on public health and economic opportunity. It then examines various slum upgrading strategies, such as land tenure regularization and infrastructure provision, using case studies to illustrate successes and failures. Finally, it explores innovative housing solutions, like affordable housing finance and community-led construction. This approach ensures readers gain a thorough understanding of the complexities involved and the potential for creating inclusive and resilient urban spaces.

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Vertaling: AI

Publicatiedatum

Ebook: 21 februari 2025