Policy, politics and leadership in slum upgrading: A comparative analysis of Harare and Kampala
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2018.05.005
Abstract: Abstract Slum upgrading is one of the preferred options in dealing with ubiquitous informality in cities across the world. Drawing on experiences in two African cities namely Harare and Kampala; the article focuses on the… read more here.
Keywords: politics leadership; slum; slum upgrading; harare kampala ... See more keywords
Community-supported slum-upgrading: Innovations from Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
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DOI: 10.1016/j.habitatint.2016.12.003
Abstract: Abstract Slum upgrading is accepted as a priority for sustainable development. While there are clear challenges to upgrading, local support and community engagement are seen as essential to success. Typical “top-down” approaches led by institutions… read more here.
Keywords: project; kenya; community; slum upgrading ... See more keywords
Spatial data for slum upgrading: Volunteered Geographic Information and the role of citizen science
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DOI: 10.1016/j.habitatint.2017.04.011
Abstract: Abstract Urban informal settlements are growing rapidly, placing slum upgrading on the political agenda worldwide. This paper presents a survey on existing approaches integrating spatial data and slum upgrading. More precisely, it aims to explore… read more here.
Keywords: information; data slum; slum upgrading; citizen ... See more keywords
Everyday resistance: exposing the complexities of participatory slum-upgrading projects in Nagpur
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DOI: 10.1080/02673037.2018.1562056
Abstract: Abstract This paper exposes practices of informal, everyday resistance by slum-dwellers against the implementation of large-scale public housing projects in India. During the last few decades, various large-scale urban projects have been implemented in order… read more here.
Keywords: large scale; housing; slum upgrading; slum ... See more keywords
Creating Collaborative Environments for the Development of Slum Upgrading and Illegal Settlement Regularization Plans in Brazil
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DOI: 10.4018/ijepr.2018100102
Abstract: This article describes how slum upgrading comprehensive plans and urban regularization plans are two planning tools which have been used by Brazilian municipalities to promote integrated interventions in slums and illegal settlements. Aimed at urban-environmental… read more here.
Keywords: regularization plans; collaborative environments; slum upgrading; regularization ... See more keywords