geog sec 2 chapter 8

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characteristics of formal housing

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1. 1. built by government so subsidised affordable prices

3. 2. legal right to occupy land without fear of eviction

5. 3. access to basic services like clean water, proper waste disposal facilities, proper sanitation, electricity

7. 4. high-quality building materials such as concrete and wood

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characteristics of informal housing

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1. 1. self-built squatter settlements so overcrowded living conditions, social unrest and degradation of environmental qualities

3. 2. no legal right to occupy land so face threat of eviction

5. 3. lack of access to basic services like no clean water, no proper waste disposal and sanitation, no electricity

7. 4. poor-quality building services like zinc sheets and cardboard so face risk of collapse and fire hazards

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different types of settlements

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1. 1. village

2. 2. town

3. 3. city

4. 4. metropolis

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where is formal housing found in a city?

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• - on desirable land near greenery and facilities, away from pollution such as railway tracks and busy roads.

• - supported with infrastructure

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where is informal housing found within a city?

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• - on undesirable land like near landfills, sewage

• - not supported with basic infrastructure like water pipes and electrical cables

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what factors affect the location of housing?

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1. 1. land use planning - guidelines drawn by planning authorities

2. 2. developers - private developers often profit driven hence profitable sites

3. 3. land prices - prices in CBD and on fringe of CBD are very high

4. 4. housing financial support - gov provides $ support such as CPF housing grants, makes housing more affordable and accessible to singaporeans