Development-induced displacement of informal settlements in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Development of urban infrastructure and amenities has been the major driver of development-induced displacement of settlements particularly in developing nations. The holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is undergoing massive urban redevelopment and is displacing residents of informal settlements. Thi...

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Main Author:	M. Majrashi, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2017
Subjects:	TH Building construction
Online Access:	http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/84157/1/MajrashiAbdulRahmanPFAB2017.pdf
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spelling	my-utm-ep.841572019-12-16T01:56:37Z Development-induced displacement of informal settlements in Makkah, Saudi Arabia 2017 M. Majrashi, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz TH Building construction Development of urban infrastructure and amenities has been the major driver of development-induced displacement of settlements particularly in developing nations. The holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is undergoing massive urban redevelopment and is displacing residents of informal settlements. This development has affected the displaced residents of informal settlements by creating economic, social and environmental problems. Therefore, this study is aimed at assessing the impact of development-induced displacement of informal settlement in Makkah and proposing a model for development-induced displacement and self-resettlement (DID-SR). Accordingly, this study employs a mixed-method research approach of qualitative and quantitative research design. The data was obtained from 30 interviews with selected stakeholders and 415 online questionnaire survey that were administered to displaced households. The data were analysed using descriptive analysis, inferential analysis, and structural equation modelling (SEM). The result shows that house unit size and condition, social relationship, neighbourhood services and facilities, environment safety and economic well-being factors have positive effects on households‘ satisfaction. Using those factors, the DID-SR satisfaction model was developed that can predict household‘s satisfaction after displacement. The research implies that in order to improve the living condition and satisfaction level of the displaced people, policy makers should provide a resettlement programme that take in consideration the components of DID-SR model. The idea of giving the affected persons financial compensation to purchase property in other parts of the city as revealed in the study has not been successful. These outcomes become pertinent not only in advancing knowledge but also in terms of informing policy decisions targeting solving difficulties faced by the displaced people. 2017 Thesis http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/84157/ http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/84157/1/MajrashiAbdulRahmanPFAB2017.pdf application/pdf en public http://dms.library.utm.my:8080/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:126141 phd doctoral Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Built Environment Faculty of Built Environment
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spellingShingle	TH Building construction M. Majrashi, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Development-induced displacement of informal settlements in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
description	Development of urban infrastructure and amenities has been the major driver of development-induced displacement of settlements particularly in developing nations. The holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is undergoing massive urban redevelopment and is displacing residents of informal settlements. This development has affected the displaced residents of informal settlements by creating economic, social and environmental problems. Therefore, this study is aimed at assessing the impact of development-induced displacement of informal settlement in Makkah and proposing a model for development-induced displacement and self-resettlement (DID-SR). Accordingly, this study employs a mixed-method research approach of qualitative and quantitative research design. The data was obtained from 30 interviews with selected stakeholders and 415 online questionnaire survey that were administered to displaced households. The data were analysed using descriptive analysis, inferential analysis, and structural equation modelling (SEM). The result shows that house unit size and condition, social relationship, neighbourhood services and facilities, environment safety and economic well-being factors have positive effects on households‘ satisfaction. Using those factors, the DID-SR satisfaction model was developed that can predict household‘s satisfaction after displacement. The research implies that in order to improve the living condition and satisfaction level of the displaced people, policy makers should provide a resettlement programme that take in consideration the components of DID-SR model. The idea of giving the affected persons financial compensation to purchase property in other parts of the city as revealed in the study has not been successful. These outcomes become pertinent not only in advancing knowledge but also in terms of informing policy decisions targeting solving difficulties faced by the displaced people.
format	Thesis
qualification_name	Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.)
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author	M. Majrashi, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz
author_facet	M. Majrashi, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz
author_sort	M. Majrashi, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz
title	Development-induced displacement of informal settlements in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
title_short	Development-induced displacement of informal settlements in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
title_full	Development-induced displacement of informal settlements in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
title_fullStr	Development-induced displacement of informal settlements in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
title_full_unstemmed	Development-induced displacement of informal settlements in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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granting_institution	Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Built Environment
granting_department	Faculty of Built Environment
publishDate	2017
url	http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/84157/1/MajrashiAbdulRahmanPFAB2017.pdf
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Development-induced displacement of informal settlements in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

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