Parab Shamika Shekhar

UM4003-4

Housing For Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

The Urban Management Foundation Studio (Monsoon Semester 2024), focuses on affordable housing for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) assessment through Facility Management Framework in Ahmedabad. It is an overview of the society's post-occupancy management through policies, residents' behavior,  committee structure, maintenance and other financial aspects.


Report Content

Overview of EWS housing

Sample survey strategy of EWS housing in Ahmedabad

The facilities through which societies are assessed, focusing on governance and finances

Establishment of internal governance

On-ground assessment of the maintenance fee collection process

Challenges in a society's governance structure

Opportunities for improvement in maintenance funds

Motivating the committee to ensure a thriving society

Renting existing common infrastructure as a revenue stream

Approximate calculation of the finances based on the proposals