Tag: Housing Policy
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DHSUD: Over 400 Families to Benefit from Occidental Mindoro Mass Housing
New Milestone for Mass Housing in the Philippines The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is advancing a major housing initiative in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, marking the first nationwide horizontal mass housing project under the Marcos administration. The program aims to provide stable, affordable homes for more than 400 families, reinforcing the government’s…
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LaDMA Rezones Kpeshie Lagoon Enclave After Mass Demolition Sparks Debate
Policy shift targets Kpeshie Lagoon buffer zone for housing The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has signaled a major policy shift by proposing to rezone portions of the Kpeshie Lagoon buffer zone for residential development. The move follows a wave of demolitions in the enclave, aimed at clearing space for housing and related infrastructure. The…
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LaDMA Plans Rezoning of Kpeshie Lagoon Buffer Zone for Housing: Implications for Environment and Urban Growth
Overview: A New Chapter in LaDMA’s Urban Policy The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has announced a policy shift that could reshape the Kpeshie Lagoon area. The proposed plan seeks to rezone parts of the lagoon’s buffer zone for residential development, a move that would potentially unlock housing opportunities while raising questions about environmental safeguards…
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Tanzania Reassures Citizens: Timely Land Title Issuance for Eligible Applicants
Government Commits to Prompt Land Title Issuance The Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that every eligible citizen receives a land title in a timely manner. Speaking in DODOMA, the Deputy Minister for Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements, Kaspar Mmuya, outlined the administration’s plan to streamline land titling processes and reduce delays that…
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INTERACTIVE: Malaysia confronts Kangaroo Tribe risk as grads rely on parents
Introduction: A new trend takes root in Malaysia Across several high-cost cities in Malaysia, a growing number of university graduates find themselves stranded between sky‑high rents and a shrinking pool of high‑skilled jobs. The result is a phenomenon some experts are calling the “Kangaroo Tribe”—a generation that hops between modest gigs and family support, leaning…
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Aussenkehr Housing Crisis Traps 25,000 People in Reed Homes
Why Aussenkehr’s Settlement Status Matters Aussenkehr, a bustling community along Namibia’s riverfront, teeters on a border between growth and neglect. The area’s official status as a settlement has become a driving force behind a quiet housing crisis. For more than 25,000 residents, this bureaucratic label translates into practical barriers: the inability to secure bank-financed, safe,…
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Over 3,000 Homes Refurbished in 2025 Under Ireland’s Vacant Property Grant
Ireland’s Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant returns more homes to use New figures reveal a significant boost in the country’s effort to turn disused properties into usable homes. In 2025, more than 3,000 previously vacant dwellings were brought back into use under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (VPRG). The data highlights a notable expansion of the…
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Donegal Leads as 3,000+ Vacant Homes Reopened in 2025 Under Refurbishment Grant
More than 3,000 Homes Reused in 2025 New figures reveal that over 3,000 previously disused homes were brought back into use in 2025 under Ireland’s Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (VPRG). The landmark figure marks a decisive step in the country’s drive to repurpose empty housing stock, support rural communities, and boost regional economies. The scheme…
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Donegal Leads in 2025 Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Applications
Donegal Tops 2025 National List for Property Refurbishment Donegal has once again established its position at the forefront of property renewal, leading the country in Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant applications for 2025. With a total of 1,430 applications to date, the county accounts for a sizable share of the national uptake, underscoring the drive to…
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Ruto Intervenes to Halt Mukuru Demolitions Following Clashes
President Intervenes to Stop Demolitions in Mukuru Kwa Njenga President William Ruto disclosed that he personally intervened to curb demolitions in the sprawling Mukuru Kwa Njenga informal settlement in Nairobi after chaotic scenes and protests erupted earlier in the week. The announcement marks a rare direct intervention by the head of state in a contentious…