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Shanty Towns and their dwellings exist in a haphazard and transient state through use of unmanaged scraps and unguided construction. The absence of urban planning is evident in the lack of street grids and disorganization through-out. Life-safety has always been a large risk factor in these communities.

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I’m going to go off on a tangent here; this post has nothing to do with design or being green. Though, it still pertains to being smart, considerate and just being a good human being.

With the economy the way it is, it seems as though most people think that they have the right to try and take advantage of hard working professionals…us architects. Come on, give us a break, as a profession, we have one of the highest unemployment rates!

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