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The effects of slum upgrading in Metro Manila

AuthorHidalgo, Lily C.
Call NumberAIT Thesis no.HS-81-10
Subject(s)Squatter settlements--Philippines--Manila
NoteA thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractThe Zonal Improvement Pro gram (ZIP) of the National Housing Authority of the Philippines exhibits the relevance of investment of non-monetary resources to reinforce the function of housing as a source of social and economic security. This means that decision making are in accordance with the beneficiaries needs and priorities, enabling them to make investment in housing which synchronizes with the availability or community facilities and services , and in congruence with economics and social changes . Housing consolidation which is either dwellings of strong or light materials, specific unction of rooms and relatively highs or iow market value are affected by variables as tallows: housing input, hope for owner ship or leasehold , location and age of the settlement , years of residence and household income Levels of housing improvement are higher in ZIP areas and the aforementioned variables are affected differently in settlements where the program is implemented .
Year1981
TypeThesis
SchoolSchool of Engineering and Technology
DepartmentDepartment of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE)
Academic Program/FoSHuman Settlement (HS)
Chairperson(s)Angel, Shlomo
Examination Committee(s)Kaji, Hideki ; Apichart wongkaew
Scholarship Donor(s)Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
DegreeThesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1981


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