housing shortage
1. What is “housing shortage”?
Ans: Housing shortage is occurs when there is insuffient housing to accommodate the population in an area, when the supply of houses cannot meet the demand. It also includes situations where housing is unaffordable for those who need it. The presence of homeless people, and slums and squatter settlements, is also an indication of housing shortage.
2. What is “inclusive housing”?
Ans: An inclusive city is one that provides all residents with adequate housing and access to all basic services such as transportation and recreation. An inclusive city is also where residents, whether rich or poor, young or old, feel a sense of belonging and actively contributes to the community.
One of the ways in which Singapore hopes to achieve its vision of an inclusive city is through the provision of inclusive housing. Some characteristics of inclusive housing include having housing that is affordable and ensuring a quality living environment. 3. Africa- Cairo, Egypt
North America- Los Angeles, California
Asia- Beijing, China
South America- Brasilia, Brazil
Oceania- Sydney, New South Wales
Europe- London, England 4. Why does housing shortage occur?
Ans: One reason for housing shortage in cities is rapid population growth. Rapid population growth has led to an increased demand for housing. The projected increase in urban population will cause further pressure.
Another reason is migration. Migration refers to the movement of people from one area to another to take up residence for at least a year. One of the reasons that the urban population is increasing rapidly is rural-urban migration. Rural-urban migration refers to the movement of people from rural areas into cities or from one city to another to live and work. The reasons for migration can be categorized as “push” factors or “pull” factors.
“Push” factors are related to the undesirable qualities of the place of the place they would like to move to. Some examples of “pull” factors are
Ans: Housing shortage is occurs when there is insuffient housing to accommodate the population in an area, when the supply of houses cannot meet the demand. It also includes situations where housing is unaffordable for those who need it. The presence of homeless people, and slums and squatter settlements, is also an indication of housing shortage.
2. What is “inclusive housing”?
Ans: An inclusive city is one that provides all residents with adequate housing and access to all basic services such as transportation and recreation. An inclusive city is also where residents, whether rich or poor, young or old, feel a sense of belonging and actively contributes to the community.
One of the ways in which Singapore hopes to achieve its vision of an inclusive city is through the provision of inclusive housing. Some characteristics of inclusive housing include having housing that is affordable and ensuring a quality living environment. 3. Africa- Cairo, Egypt
North America- Los Angeles, California
Asia- Beijing, China
South America- Brasilia, Brazil
Oceania- Sydney, New South Wales
Europe- London, England 4. Why does housing shortage occur?
Ans: One reason for housing shortage in cities is rapid population growth. Rapid population growth has led to an increased demand for housing. The projected increase in urban population will cause further pressure.
Another reason is migration. Migration refers to the movement of people from one area to another to take up residence for at least a year. One of the reasons that the urban population is increasing rapidly is rural-urban migration. Rural-urban migration refers to the movement of people from rural areas into cities or from one city to another to live and work. The reasons for migration can be categorized as “push” factors or “pull” factors.
“Push” factors are related to the undesirable qualities of the place of the place they would like to move to. Some examples of “pull” factors are