2.1 - Revisions to Building Codes
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What is an informal settlement?
💡 Hint: Think about where people might live without formal approvals.
What does security of tenure mean?
💡 Hint: Consider what helps people stay in their homes.
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What does 'security of tenure' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps people safe in their homes.
Building codes can positively affect informal settlements. True or False?
💡 Hint: Think about how regulations can help improve living conditions.
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Assess the impact of a specific building code on the upgrading of informal settlements in a selected country, considering the economic context.
💡 Hint: Look at how other countries have addressed similar issues to draw parallels.
Design a proposal for a new community-based approach to urban planning that incorporates lessons from building code revisions discussed in class.
💡 Hint: Think about how to engage with the community and what their key needs are.
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