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Incidence And Determinants Of Housing Upgrading In Cairo

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  • Raymond J. Struyk
  • Ireny Roman

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Cairo is a very high density metropolis, where informal multi†unit housing accounts for a large share of the housing stock. Combined with a low residential mobility rate, this argues for dwelling improvements as a key element by which lower income homeowners can improve their housing circumstances. The article reports the extent of dwelling upgrading for this group and analyzes the determinants separately of both maintenance and major improvements. The analytic model is based on prior work, adjusted to the Egyptian context and available data. The incidence of improvements appears to be lower in Cairo than in more tropical megacities. However, the findings broadly confirm a general similarity in the determinants of housing investments by lower†income Cairene owners with those of lower income owners in more tropical locations. Three factors stand out: tenure security, household income, and the stimulation effects on investment of better infrastructure and poor dwelling conditions.

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  • Raymond J. Struyk & Ireny Roman, 2007. "Incidence And Determinants Of Housing Upgrading In Cairo," Review of Urban & Regional Development Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 19(2), pages 123-137, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:revurb:v:19:y:2007:i:2:p:123-137
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-940X.2007.00130.x
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