Challenges associated with urban growth: housing
I can describe how urban growth has created challenges for managing housing and quality of life in Jakarta.
- Year 10
- AQA
Challenges associated with urban growth: housing
I can describe how urban growth has created challenges for managing housing and quality of life in Jakarta.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are challenges associated with managing urban growth in Jakarta.
- Rapid population growth has created housing shortages in Jakarta.
- There are challenges associated with squatter settlements in Jakarta.
Keywords
Kampung - an informal settlement in Indonesian cities that is self-built without planning permission. Homes are overcrowded, poorly constructed and lack basic services
Infrastructure - the basic services and facilities needed for a city to function, such as water supply, electricity, sewage systems, transport and waste collection
Common misconception
Most homes in Jakarta have piped water and are connected to city sewage infrastructure.
Only 65% of Jakarta has piped water. In kampungs, many homes lack running water and toilets, relying on public wells and pumps and shared toilet facilities, which can spread disease.
Equipment
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
Q2.How does Jakarta’s location support its growth?
Q3.What does “natural increase” mean in Jakarta’s population growth?
Q4.What is one problem linked to Jakarta’s rapid urban growth?
Q5.Why might someone wrongly think Jakarta is only important nationally?
Q6.Which of the following is an effect of urbanisation in Jakarta?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
