Essays about: "low income housing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 79 essays containing the words low income housing.

  1. 1. Sustainable and affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya : An analysis of challenges and opportunities from the perspective of key actors

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Toyah Eglin; [2023]
    Keywords : affordable housing; sustainable buildings; local implementations; bioclimatic adaptations;

    Abstract : The global urban population is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, leading to an increase in housing demand that is not always met with adequate supply of quality housing. In the low-and middle-income context of Kenya, this gap has led to the proliferation of sub-standard housing implementations, with significant social and environmental impacts. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Lagom Level of Debt: Swedish household indebtedness in the 21st century

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Sebastian Krook; [2023]
    Keywords : household debt; debt-to-income ratio; mortgage; financial stability; Financial Accelerator; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis studies the causes of rising household and particularly mortgage debt in Sweden between 1995 and 2020. It aims to contribute to the understanding of institutional factors behind increasing debt, such as policy regulating lending. READ MORE

  4. 3. Safety in Urban Spaces using Urban Planning: a Comparative Study in Bogotá, Colombia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Sara Sandefeldt; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban planning; Bogotá; Colombia; safety; urban design; urban spaces; women; gender; fear Stadsplanering; trygghet; publika rum; kvinnor; kön; rädsla; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Many cities around the world are facing the same challenges when it comes to the ability for women to move around and feel safe in public spaces. For women, using public spaces entails fear of sexual violence and of being attacked, which forces them to always be vigilant and reduces their quality of life. READ MORE

  5. 4. Does inflation have an effect on the housing market prices? : Analyzing Jönköping county and municipality

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    Author : David Nilsson; Luka Latkovic; [2023]
    Keywords : Inflation; CPIF; Disposable Income; Interest Rate; Unemployed; SEK 𝑚2; Housing Market;

    Abstract : The housing market has seen increased housing prices and low inflation for the last decade. This study aims to answer if inflation affects the housing prices in Jönköping by looking at both the county and municipality levels. We are investigating apartments and small houses at both levels. READ MORE

  6. 5. Understanding Access to Clean Cooking Fuels in Kenya

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Manuel Enrique Salas Salazar; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Adoption of clean cooking fuels is conditioned by factors known as barriers and enablers, which characterize the decision-making environment of a household. Access to clean cooking is a target part of the Sustainable Development Goals, yet it currently stands at 19.5% in Kenya. READ MORE