Author: Achwal Madhav
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: UNICEF
Year: 1979
Pages: 99
Source: Donated by Charles Correa
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Development
Keyword: Community Involvement, Housing Development
Classification: 363.5
Shelf: C3R5
Accession No: B995
Contents: Acknowledgement Preface Contents Introduction Chap 1: Asha Niketan Welfare Centre Chap 2: Housing Activities Project, Baroda Citizens Council Chap 3: Madhya Pradesh Ravi Mahasangh Chap 4: Laurie Baker Chap 5: Ahmedabad Study Action Group Chap 6: Operations Research Group Chap 7: Pipla Palli Samiti Chap 8: Siporex India Limited Chap 9: S. Krishna Iyer Appendix A: Housing- 2000 A.D- A Long Range Perspective for India (An Abstract) Appendix B: Urban Community Development in Hyderabad Appendix C: New Lamps for Old- Evolving New Strategies for Mass Housing Glossary of Terms Abbreviations Organisation and Persons to Contact
Abstract: This document examines the role of voluntary agencies in addressing housing challenges in India, focusing on innovative, community-driven solutions for affordable and sustainable housing, especially for marginalized communities. It highlights case studies of organizations like Asha Niketan Welfare Centre, Baroda Citizens Council, and Madhya Pradesh Ravi Mahasangh, alongside contributions from architects like Laurie Baker and groups such as the Ahmedabad Study Action Group. The work explores grassroots approaches, urban planning, and evolving strategies for mass housing, offering insights for policymakers, urban planners, and activists seeking to create inclusive, equitable living environments both in India and globally.