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CASE STUDIES

The importance of the residents of vulnerable ideas developed for probable
2-2.5km distance for the slums on untenable land are solutions were viable.
relocation of untenable accommodated on tenable Once the slums that had
slums: slums, within 2-2.5km, where potential for redevelopment
proposed housing projects were identified, it was
As observed from past can be implemented. necessary to undertake
experiences, residents have rapid design development to
a mobility range wherein Rapid design development understand the exact extent
all required facilities were was a critical stage to ensure of housing stock that can be
available within 2-2.5km be that the projects envisaged/ accommodated.
it their social requirements,
places of worship, place Figure 2: Identifying 2km radius around vulnerable slums
of education, place of
occupation or healthcare
facilities. In order to ensure
that the lifestyle will not
be disrupted by relocating
residents of vulnerable slums
on untenable land to locations
where their required facilities
are not available, relocation
strategies are limited to
2-2.5km.
Thus tenable slums within
2-2.5km of the vulnerable
slums on untenable land
were identified as potential
receiving pockets and
feasibility studies were
conducted of each potential
receiving pocket to determine
maximum housing capacity.
In instances where no
tenable slums with extra
house potential were
within 2-2.5km, open plots
were to be considered as
potential receiving pockets
for absorbing the untenable
slums.

This information was
presented on a citywide
plan to enable housing
relocation strategies to
be formulated where the The solutions developed at a citywide level:

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