where are different types of housing found in cities AND What factors affect the location of housing?

Question 1

where is formal housing found in a city?

Answer 1

on desirable land
near greenery and amenities, away from pollution
quality infrastructure (roads, piped water, electricity and proper waste disposal)

Question 2

where is informal housing found within a city?

Answer 2

lulu: locally unwanted land-use
neglected and lack infrastructure development
only spaces left available

near landfills, sewage treatment plants and large, polluting industries
near large housing or industrial developments -> benefit from existing infrastructure (Piped water, electricity, roads)

Question 3

why do informal housing residents choose to live there?

Answer 3

necessity and convenience:
save on travelling time and cost

Question 4

what factors affect the location of housing? (4)

Answer 4

1. land use planning
2. choices made by developers
3. land prices
4. availability of housing support

Question 5

what is land-use planning and what does it include

Answer 5

includes guidelines drawn up by planning authorities
zoning practised as a planning control tool (ensure built environment is well developed)

Question 6

who are private developers and what do they consider?

Answer 6

individuals or companies that develop properties for profit $ and pick sites that are most commercially viable

Question 7

what do governments consider?

Answer 7

people’s needs more than profits

Question 8

what will happen when land prices are high and what should be done?

Answer 8

higher land prices $ -> higher prices of houses $
no longer affordable
informal housing likely springs up to accommodate the rural-urban migrants or the local poor
governments should regulate the land prices

Question 9

Explain how the availability of housing financial grant/support for developers can ensure adequate number of formal housing (3)

Answer 9

lower cost of building houses
encourage them to build more houses -> prevents housing shortage
enable developers to sell houses at affordable prices

Additional?: no provision of housing financial support schemes ->
Lack of sufficient/affordable housing (competition for housing) ->
More informal housing settlements form