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In-situ upgrading of informal settlements : a case study of Barcelona 1 - Lamontville, Durban.
(2012)
This study examines the case for in-situ upgrading of informal settlements.
The housing delivery process as set out in the housing policy has been slow
and, to an extent, qualification for subsidy has tended to exclude ...
An evaluation of socio-economic benefits of an in-situ upgrading programme : the case study of Namibia Stop 8 in Inanda (eThekwini Municipality).
(2016)
This research sought to assess and evaluate the socio-economic benefits experienced by beneficiaries of South Africa’s UISP programme in Namibia Stop 8. The study seeks to emphasize the economic and social contribution of ...
Inclusionary housing developments : towards addressing inequalities and segregation patterns in South African residential neighbourhoods : a case study of Cosmo City, Johannesburg.
(2017)
This dissertation assesses the effectiveness of inclusionary housing in South Africa, as a tool
to reduce spatial segregation and inequalities in residential neighbourhoods. To date, South
Africa has spatial inequalities ...
An assessment of the RDP settlements vulnerability to impacts of climate change : a case study of Umlazi Y section, south of Durban.
(2016)
Prominences of environmental issues such as climate change have increased the need to achieve environmentally sustainable housing developments. Although effects of climate change are experienced at a global scale, vulnerability ...
An assessment of municipal solid waste management (MSWM) in informal settlements in eThekwini Municipality : a case study of Cato Crest Informal Settlement, Durban.
(2016)
Waste generated by daily human activities and left to accumulate in ubiquitous,
illegal, unregulated dumpsites close to dwellings, is a problem in informal
settlements. If not collected and appropriately disposed of, it ...
An assessment of environmental sustainability in low-income settlements : the case study of Qadi Towhship in KwaNyuswa.
(2016)
Environmental sustainability has a significant contribution to the conservation of natural capital. In low-income settlements it improves the quality of place by providing a clean environment and minimising environmental ...
Investigating the feasibility of the use of Moladi construction technology to assist in-situ upgrading in informal settlements within the eThekwini Metropolitan area.
(2017)
The existing South African housing backlog confronting the residents is daunting. With the current investigations displaying that the backlog is not depleting or not reaching levels anticipated by the democratic government, ...
Examining the level of satisfaction of low-income housing beneficiaries : the case study of Bhambayi housing project, iNanda (KZN).
(2018)
The South African post-apartheid government considers low-income housing provision as a core focus. As a result, it has embarked on a housing subsidy scheme as a means to address the massive housing backlog. This thesis ...
Investigating policy gaps in the implementation and monitoring of the delivery of low cost housing projects in South Africa the case study of Illovo Township.
(2017)
From its inception in 1994 the South African Low cost housing programme has been characterised by policy implementation gaps, leading to the delivery of poor quality and substandard houses. From 1994 to date there is an ...
A critical analysis of the use of informal settlement dwellings as an economic asset: the case study of Kwa-Mathambo in Durban.
(2019)
Rapid urbanization and informal settlements are global phenomena, particularly relevant in developing countries. More than half of the population of African cities will migrate from rural areas to urban areas (UN-Habitat, ...