Analyse an infographic

Question 1

Q1 : Rank the CANADIAN cities in order from most densely to least densely populated.

(infographic description : The infographic compares the population densities (inhabitants per km²) of various cities, emphasizing that Canada’s largest cities have lower population densities than some international counterparts. It features a bar chart with colorful, stylized depictions of urban skylines. Each bar represents a city, labeled at the bottom with the population density figure beneath.

Paris (yellow) stands out as the tallest bar at 21,067 inhabitants/km².
New York (red) is the second tallest at 10,935 inhabitants/km².
San Francisco (blue) follows with 7,171 inhabitants/km².
Canadian cities are shorter:
Vancouver (green) at 5,493 inhabitants/km².
Montreal (yellow-green) at 4,916 inhabitants/km².
Toronto (red) at 4,457 inhabitants/km².
Mississauga (light green) at 2,112 inhabitants/km².
Calgary (light yellow) at 2,468 inhabitants/km².
The infographic uses bold colors and simple architectural silhouettes to differentiate cities and emphasizes the wide gap between Canada’s urban densities and cities like Paris and New York.)

Answer 1

2-Most densely populated: Montreal (4,916 people/km²)
3- Toronto (4,457 people/km²)
1-Vancouver (5,493 people/km²)
4-Mississauga (2,468 people/km²)
5-Least densely populated: Calgary (2,112 people/km²)

Question 2

Q2 : How do the population densities of Canadian cities compare to other cities?

(infographic description : The infographic compares the population densities (inhabitants per km²) of various cities, emphasizing that Canada’s largest cities have lower population densities than some international counterparts. It features a bar chart with colorful, stylized depictions of urban skylines. Each bar represents a city, labeled at the bottom with the population density figure beneath.

Paris (yellow) stands out as the tallest bar at 21,067 inhabitants/km².
New York (red) is the second tallest at 10,935 inhabitants/km².
San Francisco (blue) follows with 7,171 inhabitants/km².
Canadian cities are shorter:
Vancouver (green) at 5,493 inhabitants/km².
Montreal (yellow-green) at 4,916 inhabitants/km².
Toronto (red) at 4,457 inhabitants/km².
Mississauga (light green) at 2,112 inhabitants/km².
Calgary (light yellow) at 2,468 inhabitants/km².
The infographic uses bold colors and simple architectural silhouettes to differentiate cities and emphasizes the wide gap between Canada’s urban densities and cities like Paris and New York.)

Answer 2

Canadian cities have significantly lower population densities compared to international cities like:

New York (10,935 people/km²)
Paris (21,067 people/km²)
This highlights that Canadian urban areas are more spread out, with lower housing and transportation demand pressures per square kilometer, compared to more compact cities globally.

Question 3

Q3 : Explain 2 ways that increased population density can improve liveability.

(infographic description : The infographic compares the population densities (inhabitants per km²) of various cities, emphasizing that Canada’s largest cities have lower population densities than some international counterparts. It features a bar chart with colorful, stylized depictions of urban skylines. Each bar represents a city, labeled at the bottom with the population density figure beneath.

Paris (yellow) stands out as the tallest bar at 21,067 inhabitants/km².
New York (red) is the second tallest at 10,935 inhabitants/km².
San Francisco (blue) follows with 7,171 inhabitants/km².
Canadian cities are shorter:
Vancouver (green) at 5,493 inhabitants/km².
Montreal (yellow-green) at 4,916 inhabitants/km².
Toronto (red) at 4,457 inhabitants/km².
Mississauga (light green) at 2,112 inhabitants/km².
Calgary (light yellow) at 2,468 inhabitants/km².
The infographic uses bold colors and simple architectural silhouettes to differentiate cities and emphasizes the wide gap between Canada’s urban densities and cities like Paris and New York.)

Answer 3

1. Enhanced Public Transportation:

Evidence: Higher population densities make public transportation systems more viable and efficient due to increased ridership.
Impact: Well-connected transit reduces reliance on cars, leading to lower traffic congestion, reduced emissions, and easier mobility for residents.

2. Better Access to Services and Amenities:

Evidence: Dense populations often support the development of amenities like shops, schools, healthcare centers, and cultural institutions within walking distance.
Impact: This improves convenience, promotes a sense of community, and reduces the need for long commutes, contributing to a higher quality of life.