Benchmarks Of Adequacy

Legal security of tenure

Availability of services, materials, facilities and infrastructure - including access to

  • safe drinking water
  • energy for cooking, heating and lighting
  • sanitation and washing facilities
  • means of food storage
  • refuse disposal
  • site drainage and emergency services

Affordability

Habitability including health

Accessibility

Location including access to

  • employment options
  • health care services
  • schools
  • child-care centres

Cultural adequacy