Satisfaction level with neighbourhoods in low-income housing : a case study of Johannesburg, South Africa
- Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Residential satisfaction , Neighbourhood , Low-income housing - South Africa - Gauteng
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4687 , ISSN 978-0-620-54069-8 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10472
- Description: For the past 17 years, the South Africa government has been providing housing schemes for the low-income and disadvantaged group. These low-income housing schemes have not, however, been holistically evaluated. Based on a post occupancy evaluation protocol of occupant survey of low-income housing scheme in Johannesburg, South Africa, the article presents the beneficiaries’ judgement and assessment of the environment in which they are living. Face-to-face interview with 78 occupants revealed that they attached great importance to the level of satisfaction with their neighbourhoods. The most important factor associated with their neighbourhood satisfaction was privacy, which was a reflection of their previously living background.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Residential satisfaction , Neighbourhood , Low-income housing - South Africa - Gauteng
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4687 , ISSN 978-0-620-54069-8 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10472
- Description: For the past 17 years, the South Africa government has been providing housing schemes for the low-income and disadvantaged group. These low-income housing schemes have not, however, been holistically evaluated. Based on a post occupancy evaluation protocol of occupant survey of low-income housing scheme in Johannesburg, South Africa, the article presents the beneficiaries’ judgement and assessment of the environment in which they are living. Face-to-face interview with 78 occupants revealed that they attached great importance to the level of satisfaction with their neighbourhoods. The most important factor associated with their neighbourhood satisfaction was privacy, which was a reflection of their previously living background.
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Reflecting on the learning centre requirements of social urban housing projects in Johannesburg
- Gill, Andrew, Van Ryneveld, Robyn
- Authors: Gill, Andrew , Van Ryneveld, Robyn
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Learning centres - South Africa - Johannesburg , Interior design - South Africa - Johannesburg , Housing - South Africa - Johannesburg
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6054 , ISSN 978-0-620-54069-8 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10467
- Description: This paper reflects on an interior design study conducted on the afterschool learning centres established by ‘Makhulong A Matala’ the community development wing of the Johannesburg Housing Company (JHC). Makhulong A Matala’s function is to address community development needs and other social support services. Currently there are seven learning centres housed within the JHC’s buildings which are dispersed across the Johannesburg CBD. These centres target learners from grades 1-7 and are meant to offer educational and play opportunities in a safe and structured environment for the children of the residents. The aim of the study was to identify the common flaws pertaining to the spaces currently housing the learning centres and to develop a design solution for alternative spaces that would address the shortcomings and present a more sustainable option. The critical design issues that needed to be addressed were identified as: the need to create environments that are conducive for teaching and learning purposes, resolve the current spatial constraints and variable user needs presented at each site, and specifically the need to change the perception of the residents in order to increase their participation.
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- Authors: Gill, Andrew , Van Ryneveld, Robyn
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Learning centres - South Africa - Johannesburg , Interior design - South Africa - Johannesburg , Housing - South Africa - Johannesburg
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6054 , ISSN 978-0-620-54069-8 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10467
- Description: This paper reflects on an interior design study conducted on the afterschool learning centres established by ‘Makhulong A Matala’ the community development wing of the Johannesburg Housing Company (JHC). Makhulong A Matala’s function is to address community development needs and other social support services. Currently there are seven learning centres housed within the JHC’s buildings which are dispersed across the Johannesburg CBD. These centres target learners from grades 1-7 and are meant to offer educational and play opportunities in a safe and structured environment for the children of the residents. The aim of the study was to identify the common flaws pertaining to the spaces currently housing the learning centres and to develop a design solution for alternative spaces that would address the shortcomings and present a more sustainable option. The critical design issues that needed to be addressed were identified as: the need to create environments that are conducive for teaching and learning purposes, resolve the current spatial constraints and variable user needs presented at each site, and specifically the need to change the perception of the residents in order to increase their participation.
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Reflecting on the learning centre requirements of social urban housing projects in Johannesburg
- Gill, Andrew, Van Ryneveld, Robyn
- Authors: Gill, Andrew , Van Ryneveld, Robyn
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Interior design , Learning centres , Community development, Urban
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6265 , ISSN 978-0-620-54069-8 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8868
- Description: This paper reflects on an interior design study conducted on the afterschool learning centres established by ‘Makhulong A Matala’ the community development wing of the Johannesburg Housing Company (JHC). Makhulong A Matala’s function is to address community development needs and other social support services. Currently there are seven learning centres housed within the JHC’s buildings which are dispersed across the Johannesburg CBD. These centres target learners from grades 1-7 and are meant to offer educational and play opportunities in a safe and structured environment for the children of the residents. The aim of the study was to identify the common flaws pertaining to the spaces currently housing the learning centres and to develop a design solution for alternative spaces that would address the shortcomings and present a more sustainable option. The critical design issues that needed to be addressed were identified as: the need to create environments that are conducive for teaching and learning purposes, resolve the current spatial constraints and variable user needs presented at each site, and specifically the need to change the perception of the residents in order to increase their participation.
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- Authors: Gill, Andrew , Van Ryneveld, Robyn
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Interior design , Learning centres , Community development, Urban
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6265 , ISSN 978-0-620-54069-8 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8868
- Description: This paper reflects on an interior design study conducted on the afterschool learning centres established by ‘Makhulong A Matala’ the community development wing of the Johannesburg Housing Company (JHC). Makhulong A Matala’s function is to address community development needs and other social support services. Currently there are seven learning centres housed within the JHC’s buildings which are dispersed across the Johannesburg CBD. These centres target learners from grades 1-7 and are meant to offer educational and play opportunities in a safe and structured environment for the children of the residents. The aim of the study was to identify the common flaws pertaining to the spaces currently housing the learning centres and to develop a design solution for alternative spaces that would address the shortcomings and present a more sustainable option. The critical design issues that needed to be addressed were identified as: the need to create environments that are conducive for teaching and learning purposes, resolve the current spatial constraints and variable user needs presented at each site, and specifically the need to change the perception of the residents in order to increase their participation.
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