SQUATTER RELOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Abstract

This report was prepared as a documentation of the research carried out for thesis regarding the topic of “Squatter Relocation”. The research addresses the problems of slum generation in the cities of the world, especially the growth of squatter settlements along the banks of Bagmati River in Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. The research was based on finding suitable strategies for solution of slums and squatters, and their relocation, providing affordable housing in a better-built environment for the squatters and including them in the urban fabric with all the required infrastructures, facilities and spaces.. The research also seeks to adopt these strategies in designing an affordable housing for the squatters in Balkhu area of Kathmandu, with active community participation and holistic design of housing as well as public space. The relocation site is located at kirtipur because of various reasons. Firstly, lumanti had already located a community in the area. The area is close to balkhu and also has a good vehicular access which makes this a good place to resettle the community as they are dependent on the job. The community relocated by lumanti also lacks various interacting spaces as well as learning centres. Thus, my research addresses the need of skill development centers for both of the communities to be benefitted from.