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Re-envisioning public housing in Egypt using a social approach: The Case of Hurghada City

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  • Diab, Hatem
  • Aziz, Noha Ahmed Abd El

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This research paper tackles the relationship between public housing design and residents’ behaviours and needs. Two cases in Hurghada City, Egypt (El Shek Shahat and Abo Nawas) were analysed using various methods of observation; surveys, questionnaires, group discussions and behaviour maps. This study sought to investigate the reasons triggering high levels of deterioration and vandalism witnessed in those projects over the previous 10 years. The results point out defects in the land budget, service allocation and the unit area. Additionally, it was found that the residents’ needs and cultural backgrounds were not respected in the urban design, which provoked locals to illegally alter the environment, striving to fulfill their unsatisfied needs. Another factor affecting the rapid deterioration of housing was poor management and maintenance which escalated economic losses in these areas. This research presents a new perspective on designing and managing vital housing and ensuring a broad sector of the Egyptian community is considered in these projects to ensure the success of these projects and prevent vandalism and aggressive behaviours towards social housing.

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  • Diab, Hatem & Aziz, Noha Ahmed Abd El, 2018. "Re-envisioning public housing in Egypt using a social approach: The Case of Hurghada City," Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal, Henry Stewart Publications, vol. 12(1), pages 72-83, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:aza:jurr00:y:2018:v:12:i:1:p:72-83
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    Keywords

    Hurghada City; environmental psychology; public housing; low-income housing;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z33 - Other Special Topics - - Tourism Economics - - - Marketing and Finance

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