Jembatan Besi, Jakarta, Indonesia CS Flashcards
What are the place characteristics of Jembatan Besi, Jakarta?
Pop of 10 million in Jakarta
slum 4km away from Jakarta
4k people in that slum
what are housing conditions in Jembatan Besi like?
Demand for affordable housing is higher than supply
bad electricity infrastructure increases the risk of fire
narrow alleys with tall buildings reduces sunlight - bare lighting and neon tubes
what is the environmental quality in Jembatan Besi like?
very high air pollution
waterborne diseases such as typhoid
hot and humid
4 facts about Jembatan Besi’s economy
avg income of $4 a day - unstable income
self employment with family run businesses
unskilled labour reduces income potential
Many people sell salvaged items from waste tips
What is the quality of health in Jembatan Besi?
few homes with sanitation as there’s little toilets - toilets run for profit
no affordable healthcare
open sewer system
what is the education standards in Jembatan Besi?
the schools are poorly equipped
children often drop out of education early to help make money for the family
What is the demography of Jembatan Besi?
lots of children
close sense of community
migrant workers
What is an example within the Jembatan Besi slum?
Ciliwung river slums
What are future plans for Jembatan Besi?
Jakarta housing & administrative buildings agency
Identified 392 community units that are gonna be rebuilt
Slum clearance leads to another slum location for people
