The Philippines Road Home: Developing a Communicative Approach to Participation in Housing

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Matthew A. Koschmann (University of Colorado Boulder)

The Philippines Road Home

Name: The Philippines Road Home
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Developing a Communicative Approach to Participation in Housing

Matthew A. Koschmann (University of Colorado Boulder)

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Bristol University Press
09 April 2026

Communication studies; Development studies; Homelessness; Urban communities; Organisational theory & behaviour

Housing is a fundamental human need but remains one of the most difficult things for disadvantaged people to obtain.

Participatory approaches to accessing housing are often complicated and inconsistent and need to be re-examined. The book explores three cases in the Philippines, revealing how people understand and experience participatory housing as both empowering and conflicting. Using an organisational communication lens, Koschmann rethinks civil society collaboration in housing resettlement and relocation, proposing a new approach to participation for informal settlement communities in the Global South. The book is essential reading for researchers, students, and practitioners in organisational communication, housing, and development.

By: Matthew A. Koschmann (University of Colorado Boulder)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529245233
ISBN 10: 1529245230
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 09 April 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Matthew A. Koschmann is Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Reviews for The Philippines Road Home: Developing a Communicative Approach to Participation in Housing

""Grounded in Filipino experiences, this book powerfully highlights participation, engagement, and shared hope as communities strive to create safe and secure housing"", Rodelon Ramos, Design and Innovation Manager, Habitat for Humanity Philippines. ""Relevant for academics, program leaders, and policy makers, this much-needed book shows the value of Organizational Communication in understanding complex problems"", Dr. Jan Bernades Professor, Department of Communication, De La Salle University.