Citywide Mapping and Shelter Planning

Citywide Mapping and Shelter Planning

Summary

Addressing the needs of informal settlement families through a participatory and multi- sectoral approach by way of following an over- all plan and taking into account all Informal Settlement Families in the city.

Target Community

Informal settlement dwellers, low income earners

Equity Challenge

Informal settlements requiring more systematic and comprehensive approaches to upgrading. In 2015, the estimated number of Informal Settlement Families in Metro Manila was around 585,000, including 25% of the region’s total population. These families live in squalid and congested communities, often in danger areas, with no tenure security, and low access to basic infrastructures.

Approach

Addressing the needs of informal settlement families through a participatory and multi- sectoral approach by way of following an over- all plan and taking into account all informal settlement families in the city.

Scale

Informal settlements in Muntinlupa City, Philippines.

Equity building blocks

identify
Recognition + Representation
A household data survey, community profiling, spatial data collection, hazards mapping, etc. was conducted to better understand the community and the area. The data was used to negotiate a loan with the local government and helped raise community members' awareness about the common issues and situations they face.
strengthen voices
Participation + Power
Communities worked closely with the representatives of the city government to articulate their needs and concerns.
share
Fair Resources + Burdens
All informal settlements were mapped and profiled. A total of 186 informal settlement communities were identified. Individuals from the community were trained in mapping, how to use GPS devices, etc.
analyze barriers
Fair Systems + Structures
The city government played a key role in providing the community with a bridge finance loan to complete the land purchase.

Overview

Region:
Asia
City:
Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila
Country:
Philippines
Start Date:
2015
End Date:
2018
Leading Organization:
Samahang Magkakabitbahay ng Munting Nayon, Inc. (SMMNI) Homeowners Association
Contact:
Ruby Papeleras Haddad