Gentrification and local strategies to mitigate displacement: case of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Social displacement mitigation strategies such as affordable housing production and retention as well as socio-economic upgrading have been discussed in several literature and technical reports in developed and developing countries. However, most of these strategies are not presented in the context...

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Main Authors: Sabri, Soheil, M. Ludin, Ahmad Nazri, Johar, Foziah
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Published: Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa 2012
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description Social displacement mitigation strategies such as affordable housing production and retention as well as socio-economic upgrading have been discussed in several literature and technical reports in developed and developing countries. However, most of these strategies are not presented in the context of socio-spatial urban phenomena such as gentrification particularly in developing countries. This study examines the outcome of urban development strategies, particularly in mitigating displacement and social exclusion in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Gentrification attributes and stages are considered in evaluating such strategies to determine their feasibility and effectiveness. The findings of this study indicate that housing programmes in Kuala Lumpur can be categorised based on three key strategies, namely “affordable housing production”, “affordable housing retention”, and “asset-building”. However, these strategies do not corresponding gentrification stages so social and spatial exclusion of city residents is still an issue. This study suggests an integration of low-cost housing programmes and strategies with appropriate gentrification stages and characteristics in order to achieve a more social inclusive approach.
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spelling utm.eprints-304902019-09-22T07:25:11Z http://eprints.utm.my/30490/ Gentrification and local strategies to mitigate displacement: case of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Sabri, Soheil M. Ludin, Ahmad Nazri Johar, Foziah NA Architecture Social displacement mitigation strategies such as affordable housing production and retention as well as socio-economic upgrading have been discussed in several literature and technical reports in developed and developing countries. However, most of these strategies are not presented in the context of socio-spatial urban phenomena such as gentrification particularly in developing countries. This study examines the outcome of urban development strategies, particularly in mitigating displacement and social exclusion in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Gentrification attributes and stages are considered in evaluating such strategies to determine their feasibility and effectiveness. The findings of this study indicate that housing programmes in Kuala Lumpur can be categorised based on three key strategies, namely “affordable housing production”, “affordable housing retention”, and “asset-building”. However, these strategies do not corresponding gentrification stages so social and spatial exclusion of city residents is still an issue. This study suggests an integration of low-cost housing programmes and strategies with appropriate gentrification stages and characteristics in order to achieve a more social inclusive approach. Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa 2012-11 Article PeerReviewed Sabri, Soheil and M. Ludin, Ahmad Nazri and Johar, Foziah (2012) Gentrification and local strategies to mitigate displacement: case of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysian Townplan Journal, 9 (1). pp. 21-30. ISSN 1675-7629
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title Gentrification and local strategies to mitigate displacement: case of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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title_short Gentrification and local strategies to mitigate displacement: case of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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