The struggle for in situ upgrading of informal settlements: Case studies from Gauteng
Date
2009
Authors
Huchzermeyer, Marie
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Development Southern Africa
Abstract
Department of Housing released a new Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme in 2004, which makes in situ upgrading of informal settlements possible with minimal disruption to residents’ lives. To date, the new programme is not necessarily the municipalities’ choice when intervening in an informal settlement. This paper presents the case of three informal settlement communities in Gauteng province, which have struggled for recognition of basic principles of the informal settlement upgrading programme. Their requests have been met with great reluctance from local government. Through these cases, the paper seeks point to some of the critical re-skilling and capacity building areas that are necessary before local government can role out the informal settlement upgrading programme at scale.
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Author's pre-print copy
Keywords
Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme; Department of Housing SA;
Citation
Huchzermeyer, Marie. 2009. The struggle for in situ upgrading of informal settlements: Case studies from Gauteng. Development Southern Africa. 26(1) p59-74