PARTICIPATORY PLANNING AND DESIGN OF SOCIAL HOUSING FOR INFORMAL SETTLER FAMILIES

Abstract

This paper reviews the outcomes of People’s Plan projects funded by the PHP 50 billion budget during the third Aquino administration, considering the macro scale of policy implementation through to the micro scale of housing designs. The discussion is informed by comparing the objectives of the fund (i.e. to move to a disaster-free place; to resettle within the National Capital Region (NCR); and relocation led by existing communities). Our review identified a diversity of approaches across projects, as well as collaboration between projects. We conclude by considering the feasibility and benefits of community-led social housing on a mass scale.