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Household Rooftop Solar Uptake Over Five Years (%). Informal Settlement: Year 1 4, Year 2 9, Year 3 18, Year 4 31, Year 5 48. Planned Suburb: Year 1 12, Year 2 19, Year 3 27, Year 4 36, Year 5 44.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Informal Settlement | 4 | 9 | 18 | 31 | 48 |
| Planned Suburb | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 44 |
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Primary Building Materials in Unplanned Settlements (%). Corrugated Iron 42, Timber Scraps 24, Concrete Blocks 18, Plastic Sheeting 11, Earthen Brick 5.
| Category | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| Corrugated Iron | 42 |
| Timber Scraps | 24 |
| Concrete Blocks | 18 |
| Plastic Sheeting | 11 |
| Earthen Brick | 5 |
Community Fire Emergency Protocol. Stage 1: Thermal Sensor Triggers Siren. Stage 2: Community Wardens Mobilise. Stage 3: Main Water Valves Opened. Stage 4: Narrow Lanes Evacuated. Stage 5: Handheld Pumps Deployed. Stage 6: State Emergency Units Arrive.
Settlement Characteristics by Elevation Zone. Columns: Elevation Zone, Drainage Density (m/ha), Average Evacuation Time (mins), Structure Damage Index (1-10). Lowland Basin, 35, 52, 8.4. Mid-slope Plain, 110, 28, 4.6. Upper Terraces, 240, 14, 1.8.
| Elevation Zone | Drainage Density (m/ha) | Average Evacuation Time (mins) | Structure Damage Index (1-10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowland Basin | 35 | 52 | 8.4 |
| Mid-slope Plain | 110 | 28 | 4.6 |
| Upper Terraces | 240 | 14 | 1.8 |
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