CERP 101 Topic 2.1: Definitions and Components of Human Settlements PDF

CERP 101 Topic 2.1 Definitions and Components of Human Settlements Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 Objec...

CERP 101 Topic 2.1 Definitions and Components of Human Settlements Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 Objectives At the end of this module, the students should be able to: 1. Define human settlements; 2. Identify the five ekistic elements of human settlements; 3. Explain the relationship of the five ekistic elements; and, 4. Analyze the elements of human settlements in relation to a community. Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP DCERP, CHE, UPLB CERP 101 Topic 2.1 Human Settlements Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 What is Human Settlements? “Human settlements means the totality of the human community - whether city, town or village - with all the social, material, organizational, spiritual and cultural elements that sustain it.” - UN Habitat Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 What is the Study of Human Settlements? Ekistics – Study human settlements in a coordinated interdisciplinary way - Came from the Latin word “oikizein” which means “to settle” - Coined by C. Doxiadis in 1942 - Both a descriptive and prescriptive science Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 Constantino Doxiadis - father of ekistics Human Settlements are “Territorial arrangements made by humans for their own sake” Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 Goal of human settlements “To make humans happy” Improve the quality of life Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 Five Elements of Human settlements 1. Nature 2. Man 3. Society 4. Shells 5. Networks Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 I. Nature - provides the foundation upon which the settlement is created and the frame which it can function - plants, animals, soil, water, minerals, climatic factors Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 I. Nature: A. MAN’s changing attitude towards nature Before - used to be fear, owe reverence Today - utilized for food and other uses Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 I. Nature: B. Of special interest to planners: Land and Land use 1. General land use – deals with none urban, large scale use of the land Ex. croplands, forests, pasture lands, swamplands, mining and quarrying areas 2. Urban land use Ex. Residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 I. Nature: C. Concerns and objectives in proper management of resources 1. Proper allocation of land areas for future needs 2. Maintenance of ecological balance 3. Preservation of unique natural features such as wildlife sanctuaries, lakes, virgin forests 4. Conservation of identified environmentally critical areas Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 II. HUMAN (Anthropos) https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/11-things-you-should-know-about-the-filipino-culture/ The needs of humans are the primary concern of Human Settlements. Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 total network of relationships III. SOCIETY between human’s components Demography/ Demographic Characteristics - population and population growth trends - age groups ( needs being addressed) - employment - religion http://freakmarketer.com/2019/02/20/modern-technology-as- well-as-the-society-its-facts-as-well-as-dispute/ - educational level and literacy - migration Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 III. SOCIETY: Health – sanitation, proper nutrition, disease prevention, care for sick Education – school age pop’n, teacher – pupil ratio, classrooms and facilities Protective Services – police -pop’n ratio, police – civilian relations, free protection facilities, crime rate Social Welfare – concerned with the poorest, nutrition, education, self employment, family planning, child spacing Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 structure within which man lives and comes out IV. SHELLS: his functions Classifications: Housing (house, condo, apartments, etc) Community and services (schools, hospitals) Shopping centers and markets Civic and business centers (townhall) Industry (factories) Transportation centers (bus station, airports) Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 IV. SHELLS: NOTE: Shells don’t only mean the physical or material structure but as well as the area and space covered by the building. Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 V. NETWORKS : - channels by which goods and services flow - natural and man-made systems which facilitate the functioning of the settlement Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 V. NETWORKS : A. Transportation System : defines mobility and access to the various functional areas of the settlement. Roads (length, width, type of pavement) Bridges (location, capacity, construction type) Railroad network Airports and seaports https://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/features/featurethe-worlds- biggest-road-networks-4159235/ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blessing_of_New_Ferry_Bo at_-_January_25,_2016.jpg Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 V. NETWORKS : B. Power (electricity) Supply system Sources Service area Maintenance and expansion C. Communication Systems Broadcast (radio, television) Telecom ( telephone and mobile phones) Prints (newspaper, magazines) Postal Digital electronics ( PC, internet) Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 V. NETWORKS : D. Drainage and sewerage system For surface run-off waste water supply system sources distribution area facilities Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 In the relationship of these five elements, we see that HUMANS are the main link and it is the manner in which we use the four other elements to be the core to human development Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 Think! Think! Think! Module 2 discussion Why is there a need to study human settlements especially during the current pandemic? Relate your ideas and thoughts to individual or all the elements. Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 Summary 1. Human Settlements consists of several elements. Nature ------- where HS are built Man –---------- creates and inhabits them Society –------ formed mainly in them Shells –-------- built to transform nature & to house the other 3 elements Networks ---- developed in order to allow them to survive & grow Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 Summary 2. All five elements of human settlements must be taken into consideration. 3. The ultimate goal of HS is to look after the ecology. Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP CERP 101 Topic 2.1 Assignment: Concept Mapping Please refer to the assignment guide in Module 2. Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños DCERP