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    Housing and Infrastructure provision Challenges in Addis Ababa: In the case of Lideta sub-city
    (Addis Ababa University, 2025-06-01) Abeba Eshete; Birhanu Girma (Associate Professor)
    Background: There has been high-paced urbanization in Ethiopia, particularly in Addis Ababa, resulting in severe housing and infrastructure issues. Lideta Sub-City is no exception with overpopulation, old infrastructure, and slums. Problem Statement: The study aims to address the pressing housing and infrastructure requirements of Lideta that adversely affect the quality of life, mobility, and economic prospects of the inhabitants. Objective: The main goal of the study is to assess the current conditions and issues of housing and infrastructure in Lideta Sub-City and their impact on inhabitants. Methods: A cross-sectional design with a Mixed-methods approach was employed. Quantitative survey, interview results were supplemented with secondary analysis of municipal records to verify the findings through triangulation. Descriptive statistics were used in quantitative data analysis with SPSS (version 25). Thematic analysis was applied to qualitative data. Findings: 98.8% of the survey has been returned. Over half the population lives in slums and densely populated habitats, and 60% of them reported a deficiency in proper living places. Fifty percent of the families unfavorably assessed the state of their residence. Over 21.6% of the population lives in slums that lack minimum facilities and contribute to an overall worsening of living standards. Infrastructure shortfalls are the regular outage of electricity and water supply, poor sanitation, and the absence of satisfactory road connectivity. The survey was supported by the interview, which confirmed these observations. The interview also emphasized further issues of coordination and poor community engagement. Conclusion: The findings confirm that housing and infrastructure issues exert a considerable impact on residents' quality of life and economic activities, thereby generating a high demand for relocation. Recommendations: The rehabilitation of existing housing stock must be prioritized. Informal settlements regularized and upgraded. Basic utility infrastructures should be improved, and participation of communities in urban planning increased. These interventions will ensure sustainable urban development in Lideta Sub-City and improve the standards of living of its population. Keywords: Urban Planning, Housing Challenges, Overcrowding, Slums