Intro
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
1 Echoes of Urban Displacement: Unveiling Lingering Consequences
Introduction
Urbanized Internal Displacement and Violence
The Empirical Context
Methodology and Research Design
What this Volume is About?
Conclusion: Setting the Stage for Exploration and Discovery
References
2 From a Horizontal to a Vertical Lifestyle: Impact of Relocation on Sense of Belonging
Introduction and Background
Literature Review
Methods of Data Collection
Findings and Discussion
Place-Related Distinctiveness

Place-Related Continuity
Place-Related Self-Esteem
Place-Related Efficacy
Conclusion
References
3 Conflict, Poverty, and Recovery in Passaiyoor East in Jaffna City in Sri Lanka
Background
Literature Review
Methodology
Results and Discussion
The Conflict and Displacement
Poverty and Livelihoods
Resettlement and Recovery
Conclusion
References
4 Rethinking Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Cochin City: Ignored and Concealed
Introduction
Objectives
Data and Methodology
Dependent Variables
Findings
Housing and Infrastructure

Socio-Political Freedom
Social Cohesion and Integration
Debt Burden Among IDPs Households
Household Factors Related to Debt Holding
Household Factors Related to the Amount of Debt
Household Factor Related to the Indebtedness Index Ratio
Goodness of Fit Measures
Discussions and Conclusion
References
5 De-Housing and Re-Housing-Evictee's Reflections on the Process: The Experiences of Relocation in Colombo and Cochin
Research Methods and Tools
Living with the Reality of Demolitions, Evictions, and Displacement

Public Consultation in the Displacement and Resettlement Process
Advanced Notice
The Process to Determine House Ownership
Resistance Towards Resettlement
Distance from the Original Site
Evictions with Use of Force
Compensation
The Process of Restoration of the Livelihoods
Conclusions
References
6 Older Person's Lives in Relocated Community: A Case Study of Development-Induced Relocation in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Introduction
Ageing Population in Displacement Context
Urban Relocation in the Sri Lankan Context
Methodology

The Study Setting- Sahaspura Housing Scheme
Results and Discussion
Sample Characteristics
Affordability
Community Connection
Access to Services
Safety and Security
Necessary Services
Design of Houses in the Sahaspura Housing Scheme
Modifications Suit the Elderly Needs
Maintenance
Discussion and Conclusion
References
7 Lasting Solutions to the Urban Displaced: Some Conclusions
Introduction
Ending Urban Displacement? A Recap of The Chapters
A Tale of Three Cities: A Synthesis and Some Policy Learnings