3.3. Reviewing Reconstruction Progress

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is an informal settlement?

   Hint

   Think about legal ownership and living conditions.

2. 2.

   Why is secure land tenure important?

   Hint

   Link it to community development.

3. 3.

   What is an informal settlement characterized by?

   • Legal ownership
   • Lack of proper infrastructure
   • High property values

   Hint

   Think about what makes a settlement informal.

4. 4.

   True or False: Secure land tenure is unnecessary for upgrading areas.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the benefits of legal land rights.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how international models of upgrading informal settlements could be applied in a specific local context of your choice.

   Hint

   Consider community engagement and secure tenure in your analysis.

6. 6.

   Propose a new set of zoning regulations that would better serve informal settlements in your area.

   Hint

   Think about the elements of safety and community feedback.