Community Development

Aspect of Housing
Housing
In modern concept it includes the physical
structure providing shelter, as well as the
immediate surroundings and the related
community services and facilities. In the past it
was called as human settlement which was defined
as all places in which a group of people reside and
pursue their life goals. But the size of the
settlement varies from a single family to million
people.
Community
A group of people with common characteristic or
interest living together within a larger society or a
body of persons or nations having a common
history or common social, economic and political
interests.
Community
Development
A process whereby the efforts of government are
united with those of the people to improve in the
social, cultural and economic conditions in
community. It also the process designed to create
conditions economic and social progress for whole
of community development with its active
participation and fullest possible reliance on
community initiative
Why is housing
important in
community
development?
 Housing besides providing shelter and raising quality of life is known to be
closely associated with process of overall socio-economic development,
generating employment, promoting industries and creating conditions which
remain supportive to the achievement of social objectives involving health,
sanitation and education.

The community development aspect of housing is a crucial component of urban

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Affordability Mixed-Income Housing Accessibility
Affordable housing options Promoting a mix of income Housing should be designed to
help to prevent displacement levels within a housing accommodate people of all
and create diverse, inclusive development or neighborhood abilities, including those with
neighborhoods. can help reduce disabilities and the elderly.
socioeconomic segregation
and create a more balanced
and inclusive community.
Key aspects of community development in the
context of housing:

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Green and Sustainable Transportation and
Design Community Spaces Connectivity

Sustainable housing can lead Designing housing Good transportation options, such
to lower utility costs and developments with common as public transit, bike lanes, and
improved air quality. areas, parks, and community pedestrian-friendly infrastructure,
centers encourages social connect housing developments to
interaction and a sense of essential services like schools,
belonging among residents. healthcare, and employment
centers.
Key aspects of community development in the
context of housing:

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Cultural and Social Community
Safety and Security Services Engagement
Creating safe and secure Recognizing and celebrating Involving residents in the
neighborhoods is vital for the cultural diversity within a decision-making process for
community development. community and providing housing and community
social services like childcare, development projects ensures that
healthcare, and educational their needs and preferences are
programs can help residents considered. Community meetings,
thrive. surveys, and feedback
mechanisms are essential for this.
Key aspects of community development in the
context of housing:

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Economic Preservation and Inclusivity and
Development Rehabilitation Diversity
Encouraging economic Renovating and preserving Promoting inclusivity and
opportunities within or near existing housing stock can be celebrating diversity within a
housing developments, such as as important as building new community fosters a sense of
small businesses or job homes. This can help maintain belonging for all residents,
training programs, can the character of a regardless of their background.
contribute to the financial neighborhood and prevent
well-being of residents and the displacement due to
overall vitality of the gentrification.
community.
Housing Strategies

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Organized public land Informal sector
invasions Expropriation of services occupations
Factors that affect
Community
Development
Community
Development
includes:
1. Natural Resources

2. Human Resources

3. Financial Resources

4. Infrastructure Resources
National Housing
Authority
• The National Housing Authority, established by the
virtue of Presidential Decree No. 757 dated July 31,
1975.
• It is a government-owned and controlled corporation
operating under the policy and administrative
supervision of the Housing and Urban Development
Coordinating Council (HUDCC).
• It is mandated by Executive Order No. 90 as the sole
government agency to engage shelter production,
focusing its efforts to provide to homeless, low-income
Filipino Families.
Factors that affect
Housing Needs
1. CLIMATE 2. LOCATION 3. COST
Can vary from warm to cold, The scpecific placement of a It is a crucial factor in housing
and from dry to humid. home. needs for almost everyone.

4. TASTE 5. LIFESTYLES
This is the sense of what is
fitting, harmonious and
beautiful.
 Laws and
Regulations
Pertaining to
Housing
Republic act 7279
• Provides for the implementation of

a “comprehensive and continuing”

Urban Development and Housing

Program.
Batas Pambansa
Blg. 220
• An act authorizing the ministry of human
settlements to establish and promulgate
different levels of standards and technical
requirements for economic and socialized
housing projects in urban and rural areas from
those provided under Presidential Decrees No.
957, 1216, 1096, and 1185.
Presidential
Decree No. 957
• “Subdivision and Condominium Buyer’s
Protective Decree”
• As Amended by PD 1216 – Regulating the sale
subdivision lots and condominiums, providing
penalties for violation thereof.
Republic Act No.
4726
• An act to define condominium, established
requirements for its creation, and govern its
incidents.
• Known as “The Condominium Act”
Republic Act No.
6552
• An act to provide protection to buyer of real-
estate on installment payments
• Known as “ Realty Installment Buyer
Protection Act”
Republic Act No.
9653
• An act establishing reforms in the regulation of
rent of certain residential units, providing the
mechanisms therefor and for the other
purposes.
• Known as “Rent Control Act of 2009”
Presidential
Decree No. 1517
• Proclaiming Urban Land reform in the
Philippines and providing for the implementing
machinery thereof.
• Known as “Urban Land Reform Act”
Thank you!
Group 6:
Landicho, Armon
Benamer, Joice Anne
Jamisola, Ira Joy
Liz, Marianne
Marin, Dianna Rose