This report examines affordable housing in Monteverde, Costa Rica. The tourism industry has brought economic revitalization but has also caused a decline in affordable housing. To address this situation, we first need to understand how this issues impacts people's daily lives. We surveyed and interviewed over 100 residents. We found that Monteverde lacks sufficient affordable housing, which results in negative impacts for the local workforce and resident's mental health, sense of dignity, quality of life, and sense of community.

• 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

• Caballero, Rafael
• Dostie, Melanie
• Chandragiri, Geethika

Subject

• Culture
• Community
• Sustainability
• Well-Being
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 118033
• E-project-022924-135914

Palabra Clave

• Monteverde
• Affordable Housing
• Airbnb

Advisor

• Ogilvie, Anne
• Stoddard, Elisabeth Anne

Year

• 2024

Center

• Monteverde, Costa Rica Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Fondo Comunitario Monteverde

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 1 - No Poverty
• 3 - Good Health and Well-being
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Date created

• 2024-02-29

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-022924-135914

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Última modificación

• 2024-04-22