Megacities Flashcards
Social
People from different cultures migrate into the city making it more multi cultural and diverse
Urbanised areas develop into cultural hubs hosting a multitude of galleries, museums and shopping centres increasing QoL
Better access to jobs healthcare and education more investment
More jobs increasing income
Economic
Shift in employment from primary sector to the tertiary sector, increases higher wage jobs and leads to economic development
Rural urban migration brings a large population to urban areas, more people contributing to the economy
Leads to development of industries which drives the economy
Technological
Emergence of factories in cities urban areas become hotspots for technological advancement
For example in the 19th century Manchester became the first industrialised city in the world
More recently areas with a large number of high tech industries have emerged, eg Silicon Valley in California
Attract people as they offer specialised highly paid jobs
