Author: Thomas White HarveyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Homeownership, Housing Conditions, and Neighborhood Market Dynamics
Author: Thomas White HarveyHousing Market Dynamics in Africa
Author: El-hadj M. BahPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137597925
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
This open access book utilizes new data to thoroughly analyze the main factors currently shaping the African housing market. Some of these factors include the supply and demand for housing finance, land tenure security issues, construction cost conundrum, infrastructure provision, and low-cost housing alternatives. Through detailed analysis, the authors investigate the political economy surrounding the continent’s housing market and the constraints that behind-the-scenes policy makers need to address in their attempts to provide affordable housing for the majority in need. With Africa’s urban population growing rapidly, this study highlights how broad demographic shifts and rapid urbanization are placing enormous pressure on the limited infrastructure in many cities and stretching the economic and social fabric of municipalities to their breaking point. But beyond providing a snapshot of the present conditions of the African housing market, the book offers recommendations and actionable measures for policy makers and other stakeholders on how best to provide affordable housing and alleviate Africa’s housing deficit. This work will be of particular interest to practitioners, non-governmental organizations, private sector actors, students and researchers of economic policy, international development, and urban development.
Predictability of Things
Author: Charles NehmePublisher: Charles Nehme
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
In the realm of human inquiry and endeavor, the pursuit of predictability stands as a cornerstone of our collective aspirations. From the early civilizations' attempts to forecast celestial events to the modern era's sophisticated predictive analytics, the quest to anticipate future outcomes has been a driving force behind scientific inquiry, technological innovation, and human progress. This preface serves as an introduction to the multifaceted concept of predictability and its myriad implications across diverse domains. As we embark on a journey through the intricacies of prediction, we find ourselves grappling with fundamental questions about uncertainty, causality, and the limits of human knowledge. In the pages that follow, we will explore the principles, methodologies, and applications of predictability in fields as varied as meteorology, finance, epidemiology, and beyond. We will delve into the tools and techniques that enable us to decipher patterns, discern trends, and make informed decisions in an uncertain world. But beyond the technical intricacies lies a deeper philosophical inquiry into the nature of prediction itself. What does it mean to predict? How do we reconcile the tension between determinism and randomness in our understanding of the world? And what are the ethical and societal implications of harnessing predictive power for human ends? As we navigate these questions and embark on a voyage into the realm of predictability, we invite you, dear reader, to join us on a journey of exploration and discovery. For in the pursuit of predictability lies not only the promise of foresight and control but also a deeper understanding of the mysteries that surround us and the boundless potential of the human intellect.
GIS and Housing
Author: Laxmi RamasubramanianPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0429512783
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
GIS and Housing: Principles and Practices discusses one of the challenges that has not been addressed by Geographic Information Science thus far: how can we use GIS to deal with the complex issues underlying the housing crisis? This book provides GIS technicians and analysts with an overview of US housing challenges and examples of how to effectively integrate spatial thinking to address housing policy questions, while simultaneously introducing housing policy analysts to advanced GIS concepts and techniques to create livable neighborhoods that include housing alternatives beyond the single family. Through numerous examples, the authors advocate for a collaborative approach that encourages professionals, policymakers, and analysts, across different ideological and political perspectives, to confront the multifaceted housing crisis. Features: Examines the historical aspects of housing provision, societal attitudes, demographic shifts, and government policies Bridges the gaps between housing professionals and GIS experts, facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to address the housing crisis Explores different challenges that are facing urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods in different US regions Provides professionals with the necessary tools for informed decision-making Proposes solutions that leverage the integrative capacity of GIS to address established housing issues. Advocates for denser housing alternatives to address issues of affordability, supply shortages, and homelessness This book is intended for graduate students and professionals in housing, community development, urban planning, architecture, and GIS, and anyone curious about learning more about the American housing crisis.
The Housing Boom and Bust
Author: Thomas SowellPublisher: Basic Books (AZ)
ISBN: 0465018807
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Explains how we got into the current economic disaster that developed out of the economics and politics of the housing boom and bust. The "creative" financing of home mortgages and "creative" marketing of financial securities based on these mortgages to countries around the world, are part of the story of how a financial house of cards was built up--and then collapsed.
In Defense of Housing
Author: Peter MarcusePublisher: Verso Books
ISBN: 1804294942
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
In every major city in the world there is a housing crisis. How did this happen and what can we do about it? Everyone needs and deserves housing. But today our homes are being transformed into commodities, making the inequalities of the city ever more acute. Profit has become more important than social need. The poor are forced to pay more for worse housing. Communities are faced with the violence of displacement and gentrification. And the benefits of decent housing are only available for those who can afford it. In Defense of Housing is the definitive statement on this crisis from leading urban planner Peter Marcuse and sociologist David Madden. They look at the causes and consequences of the housing problem and detail the need for progressive alternatives. The housing crisis cannot be solved by minor policy shifts, they argue. Rather, the housing crisis has deep political and economic roots—and therefore requires a radical response.
Rural Conditions and Trends
Author: Dissertation Abstracts International
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dissertations, Academic
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Abstracts of dissertations available on microfilm or as xerographic reproductions.
GIS for Housing and Urban Development
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309168147
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
The report describes potential applications of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis by HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research for understanding housing needs, addressing broader issues of urban poverty and community development, and improving access to information and services by the many users of HUD's data. It offers a vision of HUD as an important player in providing urban data to federal initiatives towards a spatial data infrastructure for the nation.
The Encyclopedia of Housing, Second Edition
Author: Andrew T. CarswellPublisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1483305945
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1308
Book Description
Since publication of the groundbreaking Encyclopedia of Housing in 1998, many issues have assumed special prominence within this field and, indeed, within the global economy. For instance, the global economic meltdown was spurred in large part by the worst subprime mortgage crisis we′ve seen in our history. On a more positive note, the sustainability movement and "green" development has picked up considerable steam and, given the priorities and initiatives of the current U.S. administration, this will only grow in importance, and increased attention has been given in recent years to the topic of indoor air quality. Within the past decade, as well, the Baby Boom Generation began its march into retirement and senior citizenship, which will have increasingly broad implications for retirement communities and housing, assisted living facilities, aging in place, livable communities, universal design, and the like. Finally, within the last twelve years an emerging generation of young scholars has been making significant contributions to the field. For all these reasons and more, we are pleased to present a significantly updated and expanded Second Edition of the Encyclopedia of Housing.