A Bibliometric Analysis of the Literature on Affordable Housing and Segregation in Johannesburg

Ravele, Eugiania Khethani and Onatu, George Okechukwu and Gumbo, Trynos (2025) A Bibliometric Analysis of the Literature on Affordable Housing and Segregation in Johannesburg. URBAN INNOVATION: TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO CITIES HAVE GONE BEFORE. Medium sized cities and townsas a major arena of global urbanisation. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2025, 30th Intl. Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 29-39. ISSN 2521-3938

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Abstract

Affordable housing remains a crucial factor in addressing spatial inequality and fostering inclusive urban development in Johannesburg, a city that continues to grapple with issues rooted in its apartheid legacy, including persistent socio-economic divides, inadequate infrastructure, and entrenched spatial segregation. This paper provides a comprehensive literature analysis on the challenges and approaches to affordable housing, highlighting critical insights from existing research and the implications for social integration and spatial equity. Utilising a mixed-methods approach, the study focuses on a thorough literature review and a bibliometric analysis to contextualise the historical and contemporary challenges of housing equity. It examines policy shortcomings and socio-economic barriers that limit access to adequate housing, particularly for marginalised communities in informal settlements and low-income areas. Programs like the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) and Breaking New Ground (BNG) have sought to tackle these issues but often fall short of overcoming economic disparities and the spatial disconnect between affordable housing developments and economic opportunities. The bibliometric analysis further highlights trends and gaps in current research, underscoring the urgent need for innovative, community-driven housing solutions to effectively combat segregation and promote social cohesion in urban environments.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Affordable Housing, Urban Segregation, Spatial Inequality, Inclusive Urban Development, Community-driven Solutions
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HM Sociology Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Depositing User:	REAL CORP Administrator
Date Deposited:	06 Jul 2025 12:02
Last Modified:	07 Jul 2025 10:49
URI:	http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1265

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