The Beauty of Slums

Abdulmalik, Alia; Kanori, Eradah; Marei, Rawan

doi:10.13189/cea.2022.101316

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“…These markets usually consist of slums or squatting areas. Slums have become a major component of most of our cities, reflecting the early stage of urbanisation and rapid unplanned urban growth [10]. Slums in Saudi Arabia share several characteristics, such as deteriorated conditions of buildings, limited access to clean water and sanitation systems, and building-related health issues [11].…”

Section: Rapid Urbanisation and Expansion Of Slumsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards a Comprehensive Understanding of the Housing Problem: A Compact Analytical Framework with Reference to Saudi Arabia

Asfour

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The housing problem has attracted great attention since the industrial revolution to improve sustainability and well-being of our cities. The main cause of the problem is a lack of sufficient housing supply coupled with the rapid increase of the global population and the associated socio-economic challenges. However, this problem should not be merely presented as an issue of supply and demand. Instead, housing problem analysis should consider multiple interacting factors. Therefore, this study aims to summarise the causes, impacts, and solutions of the contemporary housing problem using a compact analytical framework. This framework offers a systematic thinking approach to understanding the magnitude and dimensions of the problem and offers solutions based on international recommendations. This problem is investigated using a descriptive analytical approach for the case of Saudi Arabia. The study concludes that systematic strategic thinking is vital in housing problem analysis. In this regard, it is more practical to divide the causes, impacts, and solutions of the problem into main and secondary factors. It is also essential to set a national housing target to be achieved within a given period to ensure proper availability for all people deprived of housing.

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Section: Rapid Urbanisation and Expansion Of Slumsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards a Comprehensive Understanding of the Housing Problem: A Compact Analytical Framework with Reference to Saudi Arabia

Asfour

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…Furthermore, the insufficient state of roads and other fundamental infrastructure elements in urban slums remains a critical area requiring in-depth investigation. It has also been found by different studies [1,14,26,[36][37][38] that people who live without proper planning can sustainably enjoy the environment if they can manage poor urban slum living conditions. Hence, sustainable planning can be achieved by improving their abilities and resources.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…These informal settlements present substantial challenges in cities worldwide due to socio-economic disparities and complexities associated with urbanization [2,13]. Lagos is a prime example of a city struggling with abundant slums, resulting in significant social, economic, and environmental repercussions [14]. Slums in Lagos are attributed to rapid population growth during the 19th and 20th centuries, driven by natural growth and immigration.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Consequently, slum dwellers are burdened with high medical expenses, as they must pay more for disease treatments, impacting their financial capacity and perpetuating the cycle of poverty [21]. In addition, inadequate infrastructure in slums leads to scarcity of electricity, which poses challenges to meeting basic needs, studying effectively, and using information and communication technologies [14]. Accessing digital resources and online platforms that support economic activities requires a reliable source of electric energy, often lacking in slum areas due to poor housing conditions caused by low-quality construction materials [22], congested living spaces, and a deficiency of fundamental amenities [23].…”

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Slums Evolution and Sustainable Urban Growth: A Comparative Study of Makoko and Badia-East Areas in Lagos City

Gilbert,

Shi

2023

Sustainability

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This research addresses the evolution of slums in two specific areas of Lagos City, a consequence of rapid urbanization in developing economies. The study aims to analyze the key characteristics of slums’ evolution while analyzing mathematical spatial changes within the Badia-East and Makoko slum areas in two decades, focusing on promoting sustainable urban growth. The integration of Remote Sensing (RS) technology and Geographic Information System (GIS) tools has dramatically facilitated the monitoring of Land Use Land Cover (LULC) changes over two decades. This research used Landsat imagery acquired in 2000, 2010, and 2020 to meet our research aims. The research applied supervised classification and the Normalized Difference Built-up Index (NDBI) for image mapping and mathematical-based analysis. Research created a spatial framework using grid-cell maps, performed change detection, and generated detailed maps to support our analysis. A comparative analysis was also performed in the selected areas with a different history in slum management systems. The findings reveal that both Makoko and Badia-East exhibit slum-like characteristics. Makoko witnessed a significant increase in informal built-up expansion of 27.6% and 7.7% between 2000 and 2010 and between 2010 and 2020, respectively. These changes converted 34.65 hectares of non-built-up land in Makoko into built-up areas. Conversely, Badia-East reported an increase in built-up areas only between 2000 and 2010, which amounted to 8.5%. However, the government’s intervention caused a decrease of 12.7% in built-up areas of Badia-East between 2010 and 2020. The study underscores the urgent need for slum clearance and upgrading initiatives in Makoko, like those implemented in Badia-East between 2013 and 2017. The conclusion drawn from the study of Makoko’s informal built-up areas is that it is causing adverse effects on human life and the environment. The expansion has resulted in an increase in air and water pollution, which is having adverse effects. Therefore, the study recommends upgrading and clearing out Makoko and suggests taking lessons from the successful experience in Badia-East. The study also highlights the importance of prioritizing community needs and voices to ensure efficient resource utilization while safeguarding the well-being of future generations.

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