All Policy Pillars
Pillar 7 of 20

Housing, Urban Planning, and Real Estate

Developing planned, resilient, and livable cities with affordable housing and functional public spaces.

Key Challenges

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Informal settlements dominate urban areas with no planning

2

No functioning building code enforcement

3

Extreme vulnerability to earthquakes and hurricanes

4

Rural-to-urban migration overwhelming city infrastructure

Key Questions for This Pillar

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How can Haiti urbanize safely in earthquake-prone zones?

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What affordable housing models work for low-income populations?

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How can secondary cities absorb growth pressure from Port-au-Prince?

Comparative Example

Singapore

Singapore housed 80% of its population in quality public housing within 30 years through the Housing Development Board, combining government land acquisition, standardized construction, and subsidized homeownership.

Haiti 2077 invites citizens, professionals, diaspora members, and organizations to contribute structured proposals addressing the challenges and opportunities within this pillar.

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Have an idea related to housing, urban planning, and real estate? Submit a structured proposal.

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