The magnitude of displacement. Paper presented at the Conference “Relocation : social and economic aspects” held October 1-3, 1969.

Al together total displacement averages 80.000 families and businesses a year. In cities where the population 100.000 or more, the average house is 50 years old. Another alarming factor that must be planned for is the population explosion. Displacements deals with social problems because many people require some financial and social assistance in order to accomplish relocation.