This project explored ways to better engage the community of Monwabisi Park in the Indlovu Project, a community-based informal settlement redevelopment programme. We worked closely with community "co-researchers" in a mutual transfer of ideas, skills and information. We developed a participatory photography program and fostered ties between a nearby college and Monwabisi Park residents. Community members' involvement can help identify publicly acceptable outcomes to redevelopment. However, many face many challenges that could hinder this process.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Carey, Matthew W.
• Merafhe, Kealeboga
• Tata, Terry Angelo
• Johnson, Sarah B.

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Inclusion
• Community
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121709-061934

Keyword

• Service learning
• Community engagement

Advisor

• Petruccelli, Joseph D.
• Jiusto, Scott

Year

• 2009

Center

• Cape Town, South Africa Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Monwabisi Park C-Section Street Committee

Date created

• 2009-12-17

Location

• Cape Town

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-02-03