Sec 2 Geog EOY Revision

Which housing strategy is this?

Housing to include facilities and features to cater to the varying needs of different groups.

• Integrated Land Use planning

• Environmental Features in Buildings

• Provision of Inclusive Housing

• Slum Upgrading

Which housing strategy is this?

Incorporating environmentally friendly technologies into the construction of homes and also promote sustainability.

• Integrated Land Use Planning

• Environmental Features in Buildings

• Provision of Inclusive Housing

• Slum Upgrading

Which housing strategy is this?

Needs of different groups and their competing demands can be resolved by ensuring that house is not built independently, away from other city functions such as industries and entertainment. Build amenities and support services within or surrounding housing projects.

• Integrated Land Use Planning

• Environmental Features in Buildings

• Provision of Inclusive Housing

• Slum Upgrading

Which housing strategy is this?

Improve the quality of housing and living conditions of those living in slums/squatter settlements.

• Integrated Land Use Planning

• Environmental Features in Buildings

• Provision of Inclusive Housing

• Slum Upgrading

The photograph shows  a facility that is commonly found in public housing estates.

In which group of residents will this space likely foster a sense of place and belonging?

• Babies

• Young children and their caregivers

• Elderly people and their caregivers

• Able-bodies working adults

Which of the following are environmental features that can found in a neighbourhood?

• Greenery (presence of farms and community garden)

• Recycling Bins

• Ramps

• Solar panels

Greenery in a HDB estate helps to................

• Store carbon dioxide and this reduces the temperature

• Allow greater flora and fauna --> promote biodiversity

• Provide better air quality as trees generate oxygen

• All of the above

What are some ways to upgrade the slums?

• Clear the slum sites so that better houses can be build

• Slum residents have to relocate to somewhere else temporarily

• Financial assistance is provided to fund upgrading

• All of the above

Describe one challenge for the sustainable housing management strategy:

• -Environmental Features

Describe one challenge for the sustainable housing management strategy:

• -Slum Upgrading