Negative Impact of Informal Housing on the Urban Environment Case Study: OULED BCHINA Route Hamla

Abstract

Batna has seen rapid urban growth, similar to other Algerian cities, which has resulted in notable alterations to its urban structure. Especially during Algeria's unstable security periods, this boom was accompanied with a sharp rise in population due to rural-to-urban migration, which aided in the creation and expansion of slums. Particularly in light of the housing crisis and growing real estate prices, these areas have evolved into havens for many people looking for work, stability, and ways to improve their social and economic circumstances.