This has been mainly attributed to shortage of public funds. However, some urban areas in these countries exhibit vibrant real estate markets that may hold the potential to bear the costs of regenerating slums. This paper sheds light on an innovative hypothesis to achieve slum regeneration by using waste products or affordable materials. The study seeks to answer the question “How can urban public policy facilitate slum regeneration, increase affordable housing”.
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