✅5️⃣Historical Overview and Background of Housing

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and historical periods related to housing and urban planning, providing definitions crucial for exam preparation.

Prehistoric Settlements

Nomadic groups established temporary encampments with considerations for terrain, water supply, and safety.

Bronze Age

Period marked by the establishment of the first cities and advanced building techniques, dating back to around 4000BC.

Iron Age

Period characterized by significant advancements in tools and urban planning, around 2000BC.

Medieval Period

Time from 500-1500 AD where towns developed with irregular street patterns and strong church influence.

Renaissance Period

15th-16th century era known for urban design that emphasizes aesthetics, form, and function in planning.

Baroque Period

17th-18th century characterized by the formal placement of civic structures and radiating street patterns.

Megacity

A metropolitan area with a population of over 10 million people, facing unique challenges and opportunities.

Neighborhood Unit

Urban planning concept that focuses on providing local services within a walkable distance, originally suggested by Clarence Perry.

Urban Decentralization

The process where urban growth leads to the spread of cities into surrounding areas, resulting in larger urban agglomerations.

Smart Solutions for Cities

Innovative infrastructure and systems aiming to improve urban living conditions and efficiency in megacities.

The Linear City

Urban planning concept proposed by Arturo Soria y Mata emphasizing elongated urban developments along transport routes.

The Radiant City

Urban design model by Le Corbusier focused on organized zones for living, working, and recreation.

Conurbation

An extended urban area, typically consisting of multiple cities or towns that have merged to form a continuous region.

Gentrification

The process of renovating urban neighborhoods, often leading to higher property values and displacement of lower-income residents.

Public Housing Development

Urban planning initiative in Britain during the late 19th Century to improve living conditions for workers.

Slum Demolition

Urban planning strategy in the 1950s aimed at eradicating informal settlements and enhancing housing standards.

Community Cohesion

The social bonds and level of integration within a community that enhance its stability and resilience.