Housing Planning: Principles, Components, and Experiences

Housing is considered one of the basic human needs, and its importance comes after food and clothing, as the dwelling unit provides the place in which the most important aspects of human activities strengthen the individual's relationship with his family and thus with society take place and interact. Housing planning is the process of identifying current and future housing needs and guiding the location, type, and quantity of dwelling units and housing areas to create sustainable, affordable, and well-connected communities. Effective housing planning balances population growth, infrastructure, environmental considerations, and economic development to ensure adequate housing opportunities for all residents. The book is organised into "Eleven Chapters" in around (300) pages, discussing. the principles, components, and experiences in the field of housing planning covering a wide-ranging issues such as: Basic Principles of Housing; Housing Stock & Housing Needs; Land for Housing; Housing Density; Housing Supply, Demand, and Market; Housing Finance; Housing Standards; Housing Policies, Programs, and Strategies; Housing Renewal; Planning and Desing of Housing Compounds; and Experiences in Housing Planning. The book draws on the Author's more than forty years of experience at Arab universities, such as the "University of Baghdad," "University of Jordan," and "Qatar University," and in government planning bodies in Iraq, Jordan, and Qatar.

Pages: 312, Paperback, Independently published