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slums and squatter settlements - Coggle Diagram
slums and squatter settlements
slums
found at the edge of cities
found adjacent to industrial estate
during emergencies
residents may not be able to evacuate quickly
resque efforts are hampered
found near cities centre
built in a dense disorderly manner
narror paths with limited access to vehicles
squatter settlements
developed without the permission from the ralevant authorities
not bulid on land approved for housing
negleted and do not receive aduate provision of basic services
people face threat of eviction
impact
lack of safe shelter
not protected from bad weather
insufficient basic services
lack of infrastructure
waste manegement facilities
toilets
water pipes
power lines
lack access to basic services
electricity
clean water
waste disposal
proper sanitation
kiberia slum
one toilert shared among 1300 people
access water is irregular
soldfor profit
diverted away
water accumulates in the streets and rivers
strategies
provison of public housing
slum upgrading
inclusive housing
facilities and amenties for all ages
affordable bousing
strong sense of belonging and place
both
have weak foundations
will collapse easily when theres a natural disaster
unstable walls and roof made up of zinc and cardboard,increases risk of fire
houses usually built on unsuitable sites(low lying areas/steep slopes)= more prone to landslides and floods