A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Zimbabwe's black urban population is growing at an annual rate of 5.7% and will require 17,800-51,700 new housing units per year, well above the 11,600 units constructed by the Government of Zimbabwe (GOZ) in 1978. Zimbabwe's urban houses are mainly semi-detached block units costing U.S. $1,200-1,900. Most are concentrated in Salisbury and Bulawayo and are owned by local governments. The Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH) and its Housing Development Services Bureau (HDSB) oversee urban shelter development. The report recommends that (1) a series of interrelated projects be created to meet emerging housing demands; (2) higher-density housing be built in Salisbury; (3) the HDSB act as a shelter developer with localities being responsible for follow-on projects; (4) the HDSB's role as advisor to local authorities be expanded and comprehensive project planning be linked to local interests and resources; (5) the HDSB initiate an aided self-help program and test it with the assistance of Salisbury Municipality; (6) a comprehensive manpower training program be established for architects, planners, engineers, and surveyors; (7) a project evaluation capability be developed within the HDSB and the Salisbury City Council; and (8) a household savings mobilization and loan study be initiated.
Zimbabwe's black urban population is growing at an annual rate of 5.7% and will require 17,800-51,700 new housing units per year, well above the 11,600 units constructed by the Government of Zimbabwe (GOZ) in 1978. Zimbabwe's urban houses are mainly semi-detached block units costing U.S. $1,200-1,900. Most are concentrated in Salisbury and Bulawayo and are owned by local governments. The Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH) and its Housing Development Services Bureau (HDSB) oversee urban shelter development. The report recommends that (1) a series of interrelated projects be created to meet emerging housing demands; (2) higher-density housing be built in Salisbury; (3) the HDSB act as a shelter developer with localities being responsible for follow-on projects; (4) the HDSB's role as advisor to local authorities be expanded and comprehensive project planning be linked to local interests and resources; (5) the HDSB initiate an aided self-help program and test it with the assistance of Salisbury Municipality; (6) a comprehensive manpower training program be established for architects, planners, engineers, and surveyors; (7) a project evaluation capability be developed within the HDSB and the Salisbury City Council; and (8) a household savings mobilization and loan study be initiated.
Zimbabwe Shelter Sector Assessment
1981
107 pages
Report
No indication
English
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