Green and Resilient Affordable Housing Sector Project The project will be aligned with the following impact: livability, safety, and sustainability of human settlements ensured. The project will have the following outcome: housing affordability for low-income individuals in designated communities improved. The outputs are:

Output 1. Climate and disaster resilient, and affordable housing units and public facilities for low-income individuals constructed. This project component will leverage the National Housing Development Corporation Limited's (NHDCL) access to developable, serviced land to build an estimated 1,000 units for rent (with the opportunity for home ownership) and six integrated community service centers, serviced with roads, electricity, municipal, water and sewerage connections in support of the Sustainable Development Goal 1. This output includes components under the Asian Development Fund Thematic Pool grant to provide decent accommodation for families of urban workers, integrated service centers,  and livelihood support for women. It is expected that the increase in supply of affordable houses will mitigate the rental shortage. The mid-rise multi-unit buildings will incorporate gender inclusive features and innovations in design, construction methodology, and operation and maintenance including the application of resilient and smart technology to improve resource-efficiency and greater use of locally available materials to boost local economic development. Climate and disaster resilient design features will be identified through a site risk assessment and take a multi-hazard approach. Bhutan cultural values and traditional architecture, aimed at improved public housing amenity, and green facilities will be reflected in the project. Additionally the site plans for each site will be designed in accordance with urban planning guidelines to incorporate appropriate green and public spaces for the location. The subprojects will be integrated with the surrounding community to the greatest extent possible given the constraints. 

Output 2. Institutional capacities, policy, and regulatory framework of the housing sector strengthened. This project component will (i) strengthen the NHDCL's housing management and construction capacity by assessing its current policies and procedures, and develop targeted housing for low-income groups, particularly women and youth, and revamping the rent-to-own scheme;  (ii) develop disaster and climate resilient designs and related technologies, as a means to also improve resource-efficiency (leading to lower price to income); (iii) review and update the building code and regulations; (iv) conduct awareness trainings and a capacity building program for key project stakeholders on (a) disaster and climate resilient designs; and (b) the building code to effectively implement the designs; for enhanced seismic resilience; (v) enhance NHDCL operating business model with piloting of a public-private partnership focused on operation and maintenance for the units; (vi) develop sector-wide housing management information system; and (v) provide project implementation support services, including design and supervision, and set up of a safeguards unit. This output is critical to ensure that all assets developed under the project is managed in an efficient and sustainable manner.