Chapter 9.3_How can housing be sustainably managed?

What are the three broad needs that liveable housing addresses? Fill in the blank: Liveable housing addresses ________, ________, and ________ needs.

• Physical, Social, Environmental

• Economic, Political, Spiritual

• Technological, Recreational, Financial

• Cultural, Historical, Artistic

Which of the following is NOT a physical need addressed by liveable housing?

• Safe shelter

• Water

• Community relationship

• Electricity

Which need is met by reducing pollution and resource wastage in housing?

• Physical needs

• Social needs

• Environmental needs

• Economic needs

List the four strategies used to achieve liveable housing as mentioned in the worksheet.

• 1. Integrated land use planning 2. Provision of inclusive public housing 3. Environmental features in building 4. Improvements to the conditions of slums.

• 1. High-rise luxury apartments 2. Private gated communities 3. Exclusive commercial zones 4. Increased car parking spaces.

• 1. Urban sprawl development 2. Reduction of green spaces 3. Limiting public transport 4. Privatization of utilities.

• 1. Focus on industrial growth 2. Expansion of highways 3. Decrease in affordable housing 4. Restriction of public amenities.

Housing can be sustainably managed by:

• Using renewable materials and energy-efficient designs

• Building only luxury homes

• Ignoring environmental regulations

• Expanding urban sprawl

What are the key features of integrated land use planning as a strategy to bring about sustainable housing?

• Done by the government to ensure land area is planned out well to meet the needs of different groups and their competing demands. HDB and URA (Urban Redevelopment Authority) planning of HDB Towns with various facilities to meet the needs of the residents.

• It focuses only on building more private housing estates without considering public needs.

• It encourages the use of land solely for commercial purposes, ignoring residential requirements.

• It is a process where only private developers decide the land use without government intervention.

What needs does integrated land use planning meet?

• Physical needs

• Social needs

• Environmental needs

• All of the above

What is one weakness of integrated land use planning in Singapore?

Incorporating environmentally friendly technologies in construction of homes to promote sustainability. The use of solar panels to offset electrical consumption reduces the cost and minimize resource use and wastage.

• Environmental needs

• Aesthetic needs

• Cultural needs

• Recreational needs

Briefly elaborate how it meet these needs.