6.2. Social Considerations in Housing Distribution

Try these first

1. 1.

   Explain the difference between mass housing and self-help housing.

   Hint

   Consider who takes the initiative in each housing type.

2. 2.

   What is community cohesion?

   Hint

   Think about its importance in times of disaster.

3. 3.

   What major disaster influenced housing policies in Turkey?

   • Flood
   • Earthquake
   • Tornado

   Hint

   Consider the natural disasters that frequently occur in Turkey.

4. 4.

   True or False: Self-help housing promotes community fragmentation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on the features of self-help housing.

5. 5.

   Develop a proposal for a community housing initiative post-disaster. How would you incorporate social considerations?

   Hint

   Consider how each family can also contribute to their needs.

6. 6.

   Analyze a real-world example of a post-disaster housing scheme. What improvements could be made to support community cohesion?

   Hint

   What aspects of community life were compromised?