This study has been conducted in Jimma town of ONRS with the general objective of assessing urban housing supply and its affordability with special reference to condominium housing. It also attempted to identify the factors which affected affordably condominium housing supply and local residents to afford for condominium housing in the town as well as to assess whether the condominium housing supply can solve the problems of urban housing for the urban poor. Data for this research were collected mainly through a survey of 180 households (120 households from non condominium residents and 60 households from condominium housing resident respondents) and analyzed using descriptive statistics and SPSS 15. The study found that, supplying of standard low cost housing for low and middle income groups are affected by high cost of local constructional materials, low level of income the majority of the residents, high housing costs and low capacity of the majority of the residents to afford for condominium housing in the study area. Beneficiaries of condominium housing were on average, those who were classified as high and middle income categories of the residents. The study also showed that, condominium housing beneficiaries are better off in terms of both mean monthly income and saving than the non condominium housing residents. Household with higher income categories are also those with higher monthly saving than the lower income category. As a result there was strong correlation between household income and saving with r =0.621(**). This showed that, household of higher income can save higher amount of their income that enables them to afford standard condominium housing.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter One
- Introduction
- Background
- Statement of the problems
- Objective of the study
- Research questions
- Methodology
- Significance of the study
- Scope of the study
- Chapter Two
- Literature Review
- Theoretical Framework
- Housing: Concept and Definition
- Urbanization and Urban Housing Supply
- Housing Need and Housing Demand: Theories and concepts
- The Concepts and Theories of Housing Affordability
- Urban Housing policy
- Urban Housing Finance
- The concept of Condominium Housing
- Condominium Housing project in Oromia
- Conclusion
- Chapter Three
- Description of the study area and Discussion of survey results on condominium housing supply and affordability in Jimma town
- Description of the study area
- Discussion of survey results on condominium housing supply and affordability
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis aims to assess the urban housing supply and affordability in Jimma town, Ethiopia, with a special focus on condominium housing. The study examines the current housing situation in Jimma town, analyzes the factors influencing housing supply and affordability, and explores the role of condominium housing in addressing the housing needs of the town's residents.
- Urban housing supply and affordability in Jimma town
- The impact of urbanization on housing supply
- The role of condominium housing in addressing housing needs
- Housing policies and their effectiveness in promoting affordability
- The challenges and opportunities for improving housing supply and affordability in Jimma town
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One: Introduction provides an overview of the research topic, including the background, statement of the problem, objectives, research questions, methodology, significance, and scope of the study. It sets the stage for the subsequent chapters by outlining the research problem and the study's approach to addressing it.
Chapter Two: Literature Review explores the relevant theoretical frameworks, concepts, and empirical studies related to urban housing supply, affordability, and condominium housing. It examines the existing literature on housing need, demand, affordability, urbanization, and housing policies, providing a foundation for the analysis presented in the following chapters.
Chapter Three: Description of the study area and Discussion of survey results on condominium housing supply and affordability in Jimma town presents a detailed description of Jimma town, including its location, historical development, and current housing situation. It also analyzes the findings of the survey conducted on condominium housing supply and affordability, providing insights into the key factors influencing housing conditions in the town.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this research include urban housing supply, affordability, condominium housing, Jimma town, Ethiopia, urbanization, housing need, housing demand, housing policies, and housing finance.
- Quote paper
- Habte Alemu Gudeta (Author), 2010, An Assessment of Urban Housing Supply and Affordability in Jimma town. With special reference to Condominium Housing, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/279819
