This paper arises from those discussions, seeking to capture the voices–concerns and suggestions– of Sitio San Roque residents, particularly the KADAMAY San Roque members–regarding this proposed high-rise in-city rental housing.

Central to this paper is the argument that housing outcomes for the urban poor cannot be improved without their genuine participation in decision-making and planning processes. It argues that inclusion in these processes is essential to developing housing that is not only physically suitable and affordable but also aligned with the everyday realities of its intended beneficiaries.