Misconceptions about the Urban Poor and the Dynamics of Housing Policy Evolution

1 April 1987

journal article
Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Planning Education and Research

Vol. 6 (3) , 187-196
https://doi.org/10.1177/0739456x8700600307

Abstract

This paper identifies five common misconceptions about the urban poor in Third World cities and traces their affect on housing policy. Prospects for a successful housing strategy are suggested.

Keywords

POLICY EVOLUTION
URBAN POOR
TRACES
PAPER IDENTIFIES
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
SUCCESSFUL HOUSING

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