Chapter 3 Housing

What are the consequences
of housing shortage in cities?

Homelessness

Slums and squatter
settlements

Environmental pollution

Low level of health

Vulnerability

What is housing shortage?

Housing shortage

Lack of safe shelter

Insufficient basic
services

Which cities in the world
experience housing
shortage? Why does housing shortage occur?

Location of cities that experience
housing shortage

Reasons for housing shortage

Rapid population growth

Migration

High birth rates

Competing land use

Limited land supply

What are some strategies adopted by cities to manage housing shortage and build inclusive homes?

Strategies to manage
housing shortage

Slum upgrading

Provision of public
housing

Inclusive housing

Affordable housing

Facilities and amenities
for all ages

Strong sense of place
and belonging