WORKSHOP TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN PRECINCT BASED URBAN REGENERATION As part of the GAC Equal Spaces Programme in Conjunction with the South African Government
WORSHOP PURPOSES Define purpose of TH in context of urban regeneration Design and implement pragmatic solutions in urban regeneration areas Practical mechanisms to achieve delivery Organisational ingredients to achieve delivery Action and best practice exchanges to enhance implementation Assist metros structure their delivery programme
THE LENS Context: Transitional housing in urban regeneration space Definition: Households living informally who cannot afford alternative formal accommodation in the immediate area. With allocation on temporary or semi permanent basis Delivery: Stretching the envelope. Projects within the context of the existing policy and financial frameworks
THE FRAMEWORK Targeted Beneficiaries Location Financing Well located or periphery? Accessing land and buildings Financing Capital Operational Support services Capital Development Responsible Physical design Ownership Subsidy Loan Finance User Payments
THE FRAMEWORK Management of Units ‘Tenanting’ Occupant agreements Transitioning to What? ‘Occupant’ Preparation Socio Economic Support Services Type Who provides Partnerships