Review of spatial model to assess suitability of affordable housing based on demand criteria

Abstract

Affordable housing has become essential, especially in developing countries, to cater the people needs on house. Most of the affordable housing focus is on providing house at affordable prices, but the locations of these affordable housing often not suitable with demand of people. Several initiatives were conducted to identified the demand of people, and the suitability of their houses with their demand. These model has different purpose, and lack of spatial element. Some model defining the people preference in order to choose a suitable for their house, while other model focusing on goals that relate to the site suitability of house that involve several cities. This study focus on integrating spatial information and analysis to assessing the suitability level of affordable housing in Malaysia. The assessment model consists of four main indicators; suitable site of affordable house, demographic factor, suitability house according neighbourhood context, and commute distance. With proper assessment, a better location can be defined, or more suitable facilities can be implement in the future in surrounding area of these affordable housing.