Ekhaya

Regenerating a neighbourhood: useful lessons from eKhaya

RegeneRating a neighbouRhood

CASE STUDIES

CASE STUDIES
case study series published by the housing development agency

RegeneRating a neighbouRhood

CASE STUDIES

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acknowledgements • Malcolm McCarthy • Josie adler
disclaimer Reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this report. the information contained herein has been derived from sources believed to be accurate and reliable. the housing development agency does not assume responsibility for any error, omission or opinion contained herein, including but not limited to any decisions made based on the content of this report.

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pAgE 1 RegeneRating a neighbouRhood CASE STUDIES

Contents
part 1: Background and overview of project phases
1.1. background 1.2. overview and development phases Phase 1: organising involvement Phase 2: engagement in basic development programme Phase 3: Consolidating development programme and extending membership Phase 4: expansion to other areas

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part 2: Key issues
2.1. defining purpose for regeneration 2.2. organisational structuring 2.3. is it a Cid? 2.4. Financing 2.5. Form and extent of membership 2.6. Key target outputs 2.7. Key activities 2.8. organiser 2.9. Leadership 2.10. Relationship with municipality 2.11. Relationship with other stakeholders 2.12. Settlement development process

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part 3: Challenges for the eKhaya project
3.1. Facilitating new initiatives in the area 3.2. Formalising through Cid registration 3.3. involvement in formal development planning of area and dealing with bad buildings 3.4. involvement of commercial property owners 3.5. Measuring impact 3.6. Supply of appropriate...