A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Constantine
Constantine municipality
AbstractGenerally speaking, the city of Constantine shows a typical profile of a Third World urban area. It has not been possible to check the demographic explosion, while the urban growth rate is rapid. The infrastructure development lags far behind. This has led to increasing pressure on limited facilities and services. Overutilization has weakened these services and led to their continual deterioration. The most obvious consequence of this problem is the continual spread of squatter settlements. Tin huts and shanty homes encircle the city. The housing stock deficit is the city's most acute problem, but there are other serious problems facing Constantine. Inadequate waste collection and disposal creates a health hazard. The road network cannot accommodate continually growing traffic. Public transport is crowded. The need for a larger road network cannot be overstressed. Educational and health facilities are under great pressure that could be alleviated by having more schools and more health care facilities.Behind these complex problems are the meagre financial resources with which the municipality operates. However, management shortcomings cannot be dismissed and overcentralization has long been the model in Algeria. In recent years, local authorities have been given a wider jurisdiction in the running of their cities, although their revenues have not increased. It may take years for Constantine to realize a balanced development even with adequate financial resources and organizational and management reforms.
Constantine
Constantine municipality
AbstractGenerally speaking, the city of Constantine shows a typical profile of a Third World urban area. It has not been possible to check the demographic explosion, while the urban growth rate is rapid. The infrastructure development lags far behind. This has led to increasing pressure on limited facilities and services. Overutilization has weakened these services and led to their continual deterioration. The most obvious consequence of this problem is the continual spread of squatter settlements. Tin huts and shanty homes encircle the city. The housing stock deficit is the city's most acute problem, but there are other serious problems facing Constantine. Inadequate waste collection and disposal creates a health hazard. The road network cannot accommodate continually growing traffic. Public transport is crowded. The need for a larger road network cannot be overstressed. Educational and health facilities are under great pressure that could be alleviated by having more schools and more health care facilities.Behind these complex problems are the meagre financial resources with which the municipality operates. However, management shortcomings cannot be dismissed and overcentralization has long been the model in Algeria. In recent years, local authorities have been given a wider jurisdiction in the running of their cities, although their revenues have not increased. It may take years for Constantine to realize a balanced development even with adequate financial resources and organizational and management reforms.
Constantine
Constantine municipality
Cities ; 10 ; 13-15
1993-01-01
3 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Constantine - Constantine Municipality
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