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Medium-Density Mixed Housing

Sustainable design and construction of South African social housing

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Amira Osman, Pieter Herthogs

01 September 2010

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English

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Conference paper

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Africa

Proponents believe medium-density, mixed housing can revitalise fragmented South African cities, offering a more sustainable and impactful alternative to sprawling single-family developments. This conference paper titled Medium-Density Mixed Housing: Sustainable design and construction of South African social housing discusses these complexes. Typically designed at 50-125 units per hectare, and featuring ground-floor entry, private outdoor spaces, and secure parking, they rarely exceed three to four storeys. State supported social housing, as one type of medium-density housing, provides subsidised rental options for middle-income families (R1500-R7500), but carries the risk of stigmatisation. To counter this, advocates emphasise flexible design that allows for change and variety.

 

The study identifies critical success factors for Medium-Density Mixed Housing and introduces a Spatial Analysis Tool to assess performance aspects related to the following:

  • Integration
  • Accessibility
  • Efficiency
  • Image and aesthetics
  • Surveillance
  • Ownership
  • Target hardening

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Affordable housing

Built environment

Construction

Construction

Density

Design

Economic development

Economics

Environmental impact

Environmental management

Governance

Government programmes

Human settlements

Infrastructure

Land use

Livelihoods

Markets

Policy

Private sector

Rental housing

Social housing

South Africa

Spatial analysis

Sustainability

Sustainable development

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