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Lets Shape Urbanisation by Structuring Informal Settlements
Concerns: Unhealthy living conditions of inhabitants belonging to Hollywood Basti in Gulbai Tekra. These are the following problems: • Inadequate access to safe water • Inadequate access to sanitation and infrastructure • Poor structural quality of housing • Overcrowding • Insecure residential status • Lack of space • Poor Ventilation • Poor Daylight
Question: 1) Are Informal settlements a perpetual challenge for Architects? 2) Can we structure informal settlements?
Aim: Improve the habitat of inhabitants living in informal settlements and also structure its growth pattern by following approach i.e. • Provide access to inclusive, sustainable and adequate housing for all • Improve the present living conditions • key for overall urban development • Providing possibilities of future expansion • Community participation in design • Cost effective construction • Source for their livelihood • Proper services • Healthy Environment • Structured Strategy where all stakeholders and sponsors are benefited