Urban planning: improving quality of life for the urban poor in Jakarta
I can explain, using an example, how urban planning is improving quality of life for the urban poor in Jakarta.
- Year 10
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Urban planning: improving quality of life for the urban poor in Jakarta
I can explain, using an example, how urban planning is improving quality of life for the urban poor in Jakarta.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Kampung Akuarium project has improved quality of life for the urban poor in Jakarta by improving housing conditions.
- Posyandu clinics have improved quality of life for the urban poor in Jakarta by improving access to healthcare.
- There are advantages and disadvantages of 'bottom-up' strategies for improving health and education services.
Keywords
Sustainable - development that meets the needs of people today without damaging the environment or reducing resources for future generations
Bottom-up development - small-scale projects led by local people to meet community needs, often supported by NGOs
Cooperative - a group of people working together to achieve shared goals. A housing cooperative is where residents help plan and manage their homes, often in partnership with local government or NGOs
Common misconception
Urban planning in NEEs and LICs is always designed and led by local communities.
Much urban planning is led by governments or large corporations, not by local communities. This ‘top-down’ development often aims to improve infrastructure at a city-wide or national level.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords with their correct definitions:
Q2.What is causing land subsidence in parts of Jakarta?
Q3.The population of Jakarta is rising due to and migration.
Q4.What makes Jakarta important within Indonesia and globally?
Q5.Which statement is true about Jakarta’s growth?
Q6.Why is Jakarta’s location important?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
