Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1979. / Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 1978. / Also available in print.

Thesis (M.Hous.M.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 102-105). Also available in print.

Proefschrift -- Technische Universiteit Delft. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2006. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes bibliographical references (p. 146-169).

The purpose of the study is to substantiate and document the notion that, if government-sponsored housing is effectively integrated with the development plan, it can constitute an effective tool for socioeconomic development. The use of housing as an instrument for economic development is widely recognized by many developing countries, including Ghana. Since housing, urban and regional planning, constitute some of the elements of development planning, they can no more be allowed to operate in isolation than can any other major activity. Based on the findings of empirical studies and theoretical viewpoints, it is indicated that housing can contribute to worker productivity and external economies. In the first instance, it is noted that housing conditions certainly have some effect on health and longevity, hence productivity. In the latter case, some external economies can be reaped if, for example, resource development in a remote location is supported with housing to attract workers or to prevent wasteful commuting. Thus, housing can be used to positively influence the emerging geographic pattern of economic activities which itself determines, by and large, the new pattern of land use, population distribution, and functional organization of cities and settlements. It is pointed out that the question of implementing housing schemes should be concerned with how best to handle inevitable changes in the social environment in the early stages of economic development through proper planning. A case study of Israel is presented to illustrate that housing could be adapted to economic development by treating housing programs as some of the essential elements of the development plan. It is argued that the contribution of housing to the economic advancement of Israel, much as it is hard if not impossible to evaluate in isolation, cannot be dismissed as insignificant. The conscious manner in which housing programs are effectively integrated with development planning, it is pointed out, should serve as a lesson to other developing nations. Israel's experience demonstrates, and would seem to support, the notion that housing can be used to support agricultural developments, industrial activities, and even as an instrument for population dispersal calculated to foster economic development. Using several criteria based on the Israeli experience and against the background of development planning, the relation between government-sponsored housing and planning in Ghana is evaluated. It is discovered that mainly because the State Housing Corporation which builds most public projects operates without a guiding program related to other development programs, its activities are frequently in conflict with planning in an adverse manner. Again, for lack of programing, integrated decisions on housing for local, regional, or national purposes, are out of the question as far as the Corporation is concerned. An examination of the existing practical program of planning for Ghana reveals the prospect for effective integration of housing programs with development planning. It is concluded that the opportunity for utilizing government-sponsored housing for economic development will be more available, if the newly-created Housing Division and other relevant agencies are involved more in the planning process. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), School of / Graduate

No description available.

No description available.

Sustainable Built Environments Senior Capstone Project / Housing is a basic necessity that should be available to everyone at every income level. The danger of becoming a cost burdened household (household spending 30% or more of the area median income on housing costs) is high for all income levels. However, extremely low income households are one of the demographics that are the most susceptible because they have limited affordable housing units available to them at their income level. Addressing this gap between income and affordability in housing is something that is particularly important to ensure that these extremely low income households have enough money for not only housing but other basic necessities such as food. Various incentives and programs are out there to try and provide these extremely low income households with the affordable housing they need however, it does not always happen in the areas that are the most in need. This study will examine the supply and demand of affordable housing for extremely low income households in Tucson, Arizona. The research identifies areas that have clusters of extremely low income households that are cost burdened as well as the affordable housing units available to them. Based on this information funding sources are discussed and recommendations regarding how to implement more affordable housing units in the areas of need are discussed.

published_or_final_version / Housing Management / Master / Master of Housing Management