strategies for sustainable housing management

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strategies for sustainable housing management

improvements to conditions of slums

social impact of improvements to slum conditions remains questionable, as crime rates, unemployment and the stigmatisation of those living in such circumstances still remain

although these schemes improve the quality of life of the occupants, they often run contrary to long term-city development plans since these informal housing settlements are built on plots of land not intended for housing use.

better access to clean water and sanitation services raises health

the sustainable management of housing depends on variety of factors. no one strategy can be the solution to solve a city housing challenges.

by improving the conditions of the slums, occupants are more motivated to invest in their own house and make improvements to community infrastructure

it is more sustainable to enhance the living conditions of those living in these areas instead of attempting to demolish such settlements and resettle occupants

environmental features in buildings

people may not understand the benefit of these and thus may be perceived as inconvenient for example, residents who do not understand the benefits of recycling might also find it troublesome to sort their trach before disposing it into the recycling bins

these technologies may lead to cost savings in the long run but they are very expensive to install.

use of solar panels help to offset electrical consumption of common lighting, water-efficient fittings to minimise water consumption and the use of green roofs and walls to reduce surrounding temperature are all examples to ensure the long-term sustainability of cities

education of the population is needed in the form of educational campaigns or outreach programmes , which adds to the cost of building houses

provision of inclusive housing

example: making public housing is costly as costs is needed to provide access to disadvantaged groups or groups with special needs. also catering for a variety of housing types means that more time and effort is needed

example:for example,some residents prefer smaller apartments for a small family while others may prefer larger apartments that can house their extended family as well

ensure housing developments can cater to people of all ages and physical conditions so that they can feel at ease in their estate

playgrounds are important for children as they are in their stage of development

provide a range of housing to cater for different groups of people

for example: some residents prefer smaller apartments for a small family while others may prefer larger apartments that can house their extended family as well

integrated land-use planning

effectiveness

not effective

example:is that it requires the coordination of many stakeholders, which is difficult to do in some countries where many different groups have many competing perspectives.

effective

example: in singapore the hdb has utilised the new town planning concept to successfully develop self-contained towns thats include public housing, amenities, retail, industries, education, healthcare and recreation services. by doing that, the town becomes more sustainable and liveable

it is important for different stakeholders to come together to make decisions on how the city should be developed

by doing so, some economic, social and environmental needs can be better met