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Showed proof of having lived in the house for at
least three years
Would contribute labor and use materials
according to instructions from the technical and
social staff overseeing the works
4.5 Agreements on Location,
Moving and Housing Models
With respect to location of the new house and housing
model, each beneficiary had to agree (in writing) that
the relocation would not impair his/her livelihood or
social networks, since the new lot was not far from the
original location. By signing, beneficiaries also accepted
the housing model, degree of urban development, and
the assisted self-construction system.
4.6 Characteristics and Costs of the
New Houses
The housing models were designed by the Provincial
Emergency Coordination Sub-units (SUPCE), and tailored
to the local characteristics and culture (to preserve
diversity) while considering each locality’s physical and
financial resources. All this was conducted under the
supervision and subject to the approval of the Central
Emergency Coordination Sub-Unit (SUCCE). Figure
3.3 is a drawing of a house in one of the provinces.
The houses differed from one province to another, and
preference was given to traditional systems which allowed
for simple finishings and later expansion. At the
start of the program, each house cost US$6,200; this
figure did not include the value of the land, the urban
infrastructure supplied by the province or municipality,
or the labor input of the beneficiaries.
The housing designs were flexible, while complying with
the following requirements:
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Maximum cost: US$6,200
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Minimum surface area: 42 m
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Located in a safe area
Use of traditional materials from local suppliers
Acceptable standards of durability and quality of
life features
Simple construction techniques
The families had five different types of house designs to
choose from and their proposals were also incorporated
into the designs. For example, the houses included porches,
fences and fireplaces, all of which are typical elements of this
coastal area’s culture. They are part of our cultural wealth.
Mr. Víctor Debloc, Commune President of Romang, Santa Fe
Figure 3.3. Drawings of a House
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