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A Proposed Low Cost Housing Project
A Proposed Low Cost Housing Project
A Proposed Low Cost Housing Project
Introduction
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Background of Study
The study focuses on Urban Development of Lucena City which focuses
on low cost/affordable housing project. Low cost/affordable housing is
broadly defined as that which is adequate in quality and location and does
not cost so much that it prohibits its occupants meeting other basic living
costs or threatens their enjoyment of basic human rights. The project will be
designed according to the laws and policies of the Philippines in terms of
housing with the direct guidelines from HLURB (Housing and Land Use
Regulatory Board).
The project will focus on housing development project for the low
income citizens of Lucena. The project will offer the citizens of Lucena City
with affordable housing which will help the 8,859 household who only rents,
the 12,212 household who is rent-free with consent of owners, 1,967
household who is rent-free without the consent of owners to own a house
through this project in which it will help solve the Housing needs of the
population of Lucena City.
Objectives
General Objectives
The main objective of this project is to provide an affordable housing
units to the population with low and middle income of Lucena City. The
project will provide decent housing that will not sacrifice any element of
safety or serviceability of the housing unit over its life cycle. Each housing
unit should be sustainable and functional in terms of design.
Specific Objectives
1. The housing project site development plan will be design and planned
in accordance to PD 957 (REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS
IMPLEMENTING THE SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM BUYERS
PROTECTIVE DECREE) and other related laws.
1.1. The housing project will conform minimum design standards of a
typical subdivision in terms of roads, sidewalks, alleys, etc.
1.2. The housing project shall reserve, develop and maintain not less than
thirty percent (30%) of the total area of the subdivision, exclusive of
roads, service streets and alleys, as open space for parks and recreational
areas.
1.3.
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2.1.
Each housing unit that will be designed will use cost effective
Methodology
The complex process of planning and designing a low cost housing
project requires that it be a multidisciplinary endeavor. This being so, the
process must be organized and systematized so that all the stages such as:
roles, activities, contribution and expected results, and their levels,
standards and quality, are clear to everyone involved in the process.
Important Components for Design and Development
1. Location
One of the first most important components of a subdivision
development is choosing the right location, but builders do choose
different location for different reasons. Regardless, it is essential to
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DIAGRAM
1. Research
Be familiar with your site of interest and collect as much information
as you can aerial photos, cadastral plans, titles, any historical
information about buildings, previous land uses, hazards such as
flooding or slips, large trees, underground or overhead services etc.
Read the Design Guide to understand what the Council is considering
are important in subdivision design. This includes all outcomes,
guidelines and landscape advisory notes.
Look at the District Plan to see what the resource consent
requirements are for both subdivision and land uses.
In the District Plan there is a Structure Plan map. Look at this and
locate your property of interest and see what the context is. Also look
at any connections that need to be made, slope or open space areas,
or buffers for example.
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3. Assess
There may be areas of the site that are constrained in some way e.g.
by slope, proximity to incompatible uses, flooding hazard. Assess the
site with a view to mapping and addressing these constraints.
Assess the site and map for opportunities in the same way. There
may be good views, flatter land, good connection points for streets or
paths and proximity to a natural feature like a river for example.
Overlay these constraints and opportunities on a map to see where
the best locations for development areas are.
If you are using a professional like a surveyor or planner they should
do this with/for you. It is very useful to have this as background to
support your subdivision application.
4. Design Options
The position of streets and paths will be influential to the layout for
lots and these will also be the likely position for infrastructure. An
engineer or surveyor will usually need to be involved in this process.
It would be advisable to see the Council again with a few options and
get officers advice and comments. They will have some thoughts on
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how well the options satisfy the Design Guide intentions and District
Plan rules and Structure Plans.
5. Document
In the documentation parts the information and research are
gathered, including photographs.
References
BOOKS
LAWS
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WEBSITES
http://dev-tips.com/5-important-components-subdivision-development/
http://www.lawphil.net/
https://www.academia.edu/17550783/LOW_COST_HOUSING
http://philippinerealestatelaws.blogspot.com/2009/02/l-aw-s-governing-
subdivisions-and.html
http://www.zipmatch.com/blog/affordable-housing-for-filipinos
http://industry.gov.ph/industry/housing/
https://djecexplains.wordpress.com/tag/socialized-housing/
http://unhabitat.org/urban-themes/housing-slum-upgrading/
http://www.slideshare.net/joems_angel2000/housing-in-the-philippines
http://www.rha.gov.rw/uploads/media/Affordable_Housing_project.pdf
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