Self-help Housing in Coniston Park
Urban Foundation
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Alternative Title
Self-help Housing in Coniston Park, Retreat
Date
1976-1986Description
Housing development in Retreat, coloured township under the apartheid government in the Cape Flats area. In 1986, 2 bedroom units sold for R30,000 (US $15,000) with no interior finishes. Electricity and water connections are provided. The exterior is plastered but not painted. exterior, southeastern elevation of house being constructed (see images 175330, 175331 & 175333 for other views of house), 1986
Type of Work
Housing developmentSubject
Apartheid, Houses, Low income housing, Self-help housing, Architecture, Domestic, Housing developments, Architecture--South Africa, Construction
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Item is Part of
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