| dc.description.abstract | Sustainability of housing projects is arguably one of the most pressing concerns of our time.
The United Nations Article 25 of 1948 on Human Rights considers adequate housing a
human right. Despite government policy on property management that states that
management and maintenance of buildings and related infrastructure are a measure of
national wealth and capital formation, very little has been done to address the factors
influencing sustainability of housing projects in Kenya. The purpose of the study was to
establish the factors influencing sustainability of housing projects in Kenya. The study
specifically sought to establish the influence of level of education of the community, socioeconomic
status and stakeholder involvement on sustainability of housing projects in KCB
Simba Village Estate, Embakasi Project in Nairobi County Kenya. The research design was
cross sectional descriptive survey. The target population was 252 house units in KCB Simba
Villas Estate located in the Embakasi area of Nairobi. The subject of the study was drawn
from all the 252 units (1 person per unit). As regards primary data, the researcher used
questionnaires. Descriptive analysis was u ed to analyse the primary data of quantitative
nature while thematic content analysis was used for the qualitative data. Additionally,
Pearson Correlation tests were calculated to determine whether there is linear relationship and
nature of such relationship between the factors under study and the sustainability of housing
projects in Kenya. The study found that application of sustainable development structures,
public awareness, knowledge sharing, user needs assessment and preoccupancy hands on
education affected sustainability of housing projects to a great extent.The study revealed that
housing cost affected sustainability of housing projects to a very great extent. Inclusive
participation in monitoring, controlling, initiation or identification and execution also
influenced sustainability of housing projects to a great extent. Technological skills and
manpower training also affected sustainability of housing projects. The study concludes that
affordability of houses affects sustainability of housing projects to a very great extent.
Provision of labour and resources requirements and participation in planning affected
sustainability of housing projects to a great extent.The study recommends focused
development of policies aimed at benefiting the local people. Success should be measured in
terms that are meaningful to local people and would address issues of equity, justice and
sustainabil ity. An increased capacity to build and apply systemic understanding of the nature
of the systems we are trying to improve is needed. The institutional framework should be set
to promote, enhance and encourage affordable housing provision. Estate management
companies need to encourage social relationships among residents. The costs and benefits of
participation must be balanced | en |
