Morphogenesis of contemporary informal settlement in Chile

spatial-physical analysis of social abnormalities in informal settlement areas (case study: islamabad informal settlement area in zanjan)

extended abstract introduction zanjan has recently enjoyed considerable population and physical growth. the rapid irregular growth in population number caused unfavorable formation of informal settlement areas in the city. islamabad is of the largest informal accommodation regions in zanjan which was built as a consequence of massive rural migration during 1970s. although the area, at present,...

Image Sources for Informal Settlement Management

Informal settlements are a common feature of developing countries. In South Africa the improvement of living conditions in these settlements and the upgrading to formal housing types are regarded as being of central importance to the nation’s development. Effective settlement improvement and upgrading activities, which we here term “management”, require adequate spatial data. To date, the acqui...

The Determinants of Poverty in Informal Settlement Areas of Mashhad (Case Study: Shahid Ghorbani Quarter)

U rban poverty has long been a concern of urban and development debates, and has been an important focus in social science research. Informal settlement in Mashhad city is highlighted because of its wide spreading and severity. This study aimed to determine the causes of urban poverty in informal settlement regions. The data were collected from household level questionnaire in 2016 a...

Participatory Informal Settlement Upgrading and Well-Being in Kisumu, Kenya

from informal settlement to non-housing; in search at solution

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