Urban LandMark sheds light on what can be done to remedy the problems
that have made urban land markets dysfunctional, and hence land
unaffordable. It does this by using the development approach known as
"making markets work for the poor" while acknowledging the importance of
land rights.
Transnet holds back on Carlton sale, but says residential option is inappropriate [Engineering News, PDF]
A recent article by Terence Creamer, published in Engineering News Online, reveals that, while Transnet did not intend disposing of the Carlton Centre, situated in downtown Johannesburg, during the current property market downturn, it was opposed to arguments that it forego profits on any possible future sale in the interests of a social housing project.
Second "Slumdog" child star's home torn down [Reuters, PDF]
Railway authorities in Mumbai tore down the shanty home of another "Slumdog Millionaire" child star on Wednesday, barely a week after a first child actor from the Oscar-winning film was forced into the streets. Also read the UN Rapporteur
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