1.9. Guiding Principles of Progressive Housing Approach

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is meant by progressive housing?

   Hint

   Think about stages in construction.

2. 2.

   Why is community participation important in housing recovery?

   Hint

   Consider who benefits from involvement.

3. 3.

   What does the term 'progressive housing' refer to?

   • A permanent housing solution
   • A phased approach to construction
   • Government-built housing

   Hint

   Think about how homes are built.

4. 4.

   True or False: Community participation is not relevant in the progressive housing approach.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider who benefits from community input.

5. 5.

   Design a comprehensive housing recovery plan post-disaster that incorporates the principles of progressive housing.

   Hint

   Focus on the implementation process.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a case study of housing recovery from another disaster (e.g., Haiti or Japan) and compare it to the El Salvador case regarding community participation.

   Hint

   Look for both successes and challenges in community involvement.