Ashenafi Gossaye

Inner-city Renewal in Addis Ababa: the Impact of Resettlement on the Socio-economicand Housing Situation of Low-income Residents Ashenafi Gossaye

Inner-city Renewal in Addis Ababa, based on casestudies, examines the impact of inner-city renewaland resettlement on the socio-economic and housingconditions of low-income residents. It analyzes thecauses of the widespread deterioration and decay ofinner-city residential neighborhoods, describes theconflicting interests, and examines the explicit andimplicit public-sector interventions. The study concludes that it is only with a moreprocess oriented and participatory approach thatinner-city renewal can benefit the whole communityand be used as vehicle to create sustainable qualityof living environment in which people could improvetheir economic and social position according to theirown capacities. It calls on planners, architects andother professionals to act as educators and enablers, in helping people to articulate their needs throughthe renewal of their urban environment. This book is important for all professionals, postgraduate students and researchers working in thefield of urban development policy, planning andmanagement.