ABSTRACT
Design strategies and components can become both points of reference and sources of inspiration for decision makers, professionals, and the residents of selfconstructed cities alike. Effective strategies and design components developed in one society can be deployed in contexts and cultures different from those in which they originated. This chapter illustrates how the generic IA components of Corridors, Patches, and Stewards, described in earlier chapters, can be adapted to fit local conditions. The IA approach has not yet been implemented through pilot programs. What it has, however, is years of observations from practical experience in initiatives that have succeeded in improving the living conditions of the urban poor. While not all have been wholly successful, each of the referenced projects has applied useful strategies and solutions to better address the challenges of upcoming selfconstructed cities. In addition, the IA approach aims to fill a void by making it feasible to visualize a better future for new informal occupation. While we do not have applied examples to refer to, it is possible to illustrate how the IA criteria may translate into practical results by referring to academic projects that have used the IA approach as their conceptual framework.
