Urban House Construction at the Base of the Pyramid in Metro Manila
2013
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59
Description
This report maps informal settlements in Metro Manila, looks at construction at the base of the pyramid, including characteristics of housing categories and types of house construction. It reviews the case of Quezon City, where a large number of informal settlers are being moved to formal housing by the government and the role of community mortgage programs and public private partnerships in this transition.
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Language of publication
English
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Region
East Asia and Pacific
Country
Philippines
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