chapter 9 Flashcards
how does the presence of amenities benefit people socially
amenities such as community clubs and elder care facilities can provide comfort, convenience, and enjoyment to residents, improving their quality of life
how does the provision of basic needs benefit people socially
when basic needs like clean piped water and proper healthcare met, the outbreak of diseases is reduced and this can improve the well being and health of residents, improving their quality of life
how does provision of community and social needs benefit people socially
allow social interactions between residents to foster sense of belonging and inclusivity, improving their quality of life
explain the impact of use of natural resource ob the environment
cause - as the urban population grows, more space is needed to build houses for the city, resulting in forests meeding to be cleared.
impact - resoures like building materialso are also extracted from the enviroment to meet the increasing de demand for housing. Deforestation is needed to acquire wood while mining is needed to acquire steel which are used to build houses. over-extraction of these natural resources can lead to resource depletion in the long run.
explain the impact of pollution on the environment
causes - introduction of foreign substances into water bodies/ land, which in high concentrations, can have harmful effects on plants, animals and humans.
impacts - informal housing such as slums lack access to basic services such as proper sanitation and proper waste disposal. They resort to dumping their waste into nearby land causing land / water pollution. Polluted land / water can lead to long term damage to the waterl land and limits the amount of clean water / safe land usable for future sustainable human use.
describe integrated land use planning, and its advantages and disadvantages
describe - involves different stakeholders to come together and make decisions on how the city should be developed and managed in a sustainable manner. they coordinate their activities such that amenities and support infrastructure are built within or around housing projects.
advantages - the needs of different social groups are met since housing developments are consider varias functions of the city. disadvantages - it is difficult to achieve as it requires the coordination of many stakeholders with different aims and perspectives. cities in less developed countries may not have the financial means to support all the different needs in cities.
describe inclusive housing, and its advantages and disadvantages
describe - planning authorities need to provide a range of housing tocater to different groups to meet their needs. eg. wheelchair ramps, braille, playgrounds, clinics.
advantages - when the different weeds of people are met, they become more comfortable and have greater sense of belonging. disadvantages; expensive to build infrastructure the that meets varying needs. Great time and effort needed to customise town design.
