Slum Housing

Slum housing refers to poorly maintained, overcrowded living conditions often found in urban areas with limited access to essential services like clean water, sanitation, and adequate shelter. These neighborhoods typically lack proper infrastructure, safety measures, and legal protections, which can negatively impact residents’ health, safety, and quality of life. Slums generally develop due to rapid urbanization, poverty, and insufficient affordable housing. Addressing slum housing involves improving living conditions, providing access to basic services, and implementing sustainable urban planning to create safer, healthier communities.