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Chap 3: Housing (Causes (Migration: Increased number of people moving into…
Chap 3: Housing
Causes
Rapid population growth: Increase in people, therefore demand increases, yet supply cannot meet
High birth rate: Increase in number of families, increase in number of offspring, therefore increase demand while supply stays constant or decreases
Migration: Increased number of people moving into cities from rural areas (rural-urban migration) therefore increase demand, yet constant supply
Push factors: Poor education facilities, lack of medical attention, lack of job opportunities, famine, war
Pull factors: Better job opportunities, better schooling and further education, more hospitals and doctors, political stability, perception of city life
Limited land supply: There may be small amount of land actually suitable for housing purposes due to physical features of the land (eg steep slopes, mountains, seas)
Competing land uses: Land used for one purpose cannot be used for another, and conflicts may arise when different groups of people wish to use the same land for different purposes
Issue
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Characteristics
Lack of basic services
Lack of infrastructure like power lines, water pipes: results in lack of water, sanitary waste disposal, toilets, poor living conditions
Lack of safe shelter
Houses in slums have to be made of poor quality materials (eg zinc, cardboard), therefore they are vulnerable to natural disasters
Houses built close to each other: difficult to evacuate in time, or for help to reach residents in time
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Without shelter, people are not protected from weather: can result in them suffering in strong winds and cold weathers
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Measures
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Inclusive housing
Affordable housing: Through the implementation of financial schemes, more people can afford homes of different type aimed at different audiences (eg 3-rm for small families, studio apartments for senior citizens)
Facilities and amenities for all ages: By including 3-G amenities (like playground, fitness corners), the needs of residents of all ages are met. Senior activity centres and ensuring the corridors can allow mobility aids through cater to multi-generational families' needs
Strong sense of place and belonging: By creating unique characteristics in each district, a sense of belonging is developed among residents
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