Chapter 8 - Housing and its Spatial Distribution Flashcards
What is informal housing?
Informal housing refers to the housing that is constructed and/or occupied without formal permission or authorization from the government or other relevant authorities. Informal housing is also commonly known as slums, shanty towns, squatter settlements, or favelas, and is often located in urban areas of developing countries.
informal housing has no right to occupy land.
it is built out of necessity in any available,accessible plot of land.They are desperate for shleter.Illegal occupants of land,houses may be ckeared away and be evicted and it might face enciromental threats but also risk of losing home
What are the issues faced by people living in informal housing?
.social unrest
.degradation of enviromental quality
.facilitates spread of diseases
What are the properties of self built squatter settlements ?
.They are built by individuals
.Devolopment is not planned for
.Usually constructed from scavenged materials
.Usually made of inferior quality thus there is a higher risk of it collapsing,flooding during rainy days and catching fire easily
What is Formal Housing?
Formal housing refers to housing that is constructed and/or occupied with formal permission or authorization from the government or other relevant authorities. Formal housing is often characterized by legal ownership or secure tenancy arrangements and is built to meet formal building codes and standards.
Formal housing can take various forms, including apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and detached houses. It is typically located in planned neighborhoods or subdivisions that have access to basic infrastructure and services such as roads, water supply, sanitation, and electricity.
Formal housing is generally considered to be more secure, safe, and healthy than informal housing. Residents of formal housing typically have legal ownership or secure tenancy arrangements that protect their rights to their homes. Formal housing is also typically built to meet formal building codes and standards, which can ensure that it is structurally sound and safe to live in.
While formal housing is generally more expensive than informal housing, it offers numerous advantages, including greater security of tenure, access to basic services and infrastructure, and social and economic integration into mainstream society.
What are the properties of formal housing?
Formal housing are housing built by the government or private developers.
They have legal right : ability of individuals to freely obtain, use, and possess land at their discretion as long as their activities on the land do not impede on other individuals’ rights. They have access to basic services such as electricity,water and sanitation.It is made out of high quality building materials such as concrete,metal or hard wood.
Where are formal housing usually found in a city?
Formal housing is usually found within a desirable land in the city,near greenery and amenities,away from pollution,support with quality infrasturture.
Where are informal housing found in a city?
Informal housing are usually found near locally unwanted land use, near landfills, sewage treatment plants and industries,near industrial sites and they are neglected and lack infrastructure development.
State four factors that affect location of housing
Land use planning
Developers
Land price
Housing financial support.
What is housing?
.Structures or buildings developed to shelter people from the elements.(precipation)
.provide basic needs
.can be planned be unplanned
.can be permanent ir temporary
What is housing in cities like?
High-rise housing (more than six storeys)
High density living (many people in a given area)
City center: high-rise, high density housing
Fringe (outer) of city: low-rise, low density
