Urban land occupations need purposeful action rather than opportunism

A recent spike in urban land invasions has put considerable strain on city authorities and surrounding communities. Tens of thousands of people who were living in squalid and overcrowded conditions have lost faith in government housing policy and public consultation mechanisms.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-23
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32380977
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Urbanization and City Planning
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Urban land occupations need purposeful action rather than opportunism

Human Sciences Research Council
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Urbanization and City Planning
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Urban land occupations need purposeful action rather than opportunism

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Abstract

A recent spike in urban land invasions has put considerable strain on city authorities and surrounding communities. Tens of thousands of people who were living in squalid and overcrowded conditions have lost faith in government housing policy and public consultation mechanisms.

Human Science Research Council SA
Sustainable cities and communities
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Urbanization and City Planning
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