Cities Flashcards
when did the number of people living in cities equal those living in countryside
21st century
do LEDCs see more people migrating to cities
yes
what % of people living in cities by 2050
66%
air apocalypse
smog - beijing
London has more regulations like congestion charge
access to water e.g. lake mead. will it last forever?
no
inequality in mumbai slums
60% live in slums
shanty towns
new types of cities
smart, cyber, digital
smart cities for smart people
utilise tech. urban revolution to occupy planet sustainably. sensors and huge databases
whats a smart city
wide range of tech. embed ICT in gvt systems. ICT transform life. innovation
utilise ICT to meet demands of marker and that community involvement is necessary
is an urban future good
- less demanding on resources
- self sufficient
- recycle energy, materials,water,air
- generate new ideas and tech
- most effects
- wages go up
- mix of people
how much of life do Americans spend in cars
9years
whats tianjin
ecocity. collar between Singapore and china
- green/low carbon
- waste collection
- water recycliing
- social
- wildlife
whats masdar
new city in arab emirates
- waste and water monitored
- carbon neutral
effects of CC on cites
- heat waves - tarmac and concrete absorb
- can have adaptions e.g. gherkin directs wind flow up
innovative ideas
- roof tiles/solar panels
- paint or pavement to produce electricity
- heat form underground trains
- collect rain
