People of the Planet (Lagos) Flashcards
What is a megacity?
A city that has a population of over 10 million
What is a world city?
A city considered to be an important hub in the world economic system
What are the two main causes of of urbanisation?
- Natural increase - more people born than die each year
- Rural-urban migration - people migrating from rural to urban areas
What are the consequences of rapid urbanisation?
- Creation of slums
- Lack of legal ownership
- Lack of planning
- Lack of infrastructure
How fast is the rate of growth of Lagos?
4%
What percentage of migration into Lagos is from the countryside?
40%
How many millionaires does Lagos have?
> 9000
How many people live in Makoko?
250,000 people
What are the 3 main problems challenges in Lagos?
- Traffic and transport
- Housing
- Waste
How many bridges connect the mainland and the island?
3
How many cars were registered in 2010?
230,000 cars
How many people move into Lagos every year?
500,000 people
How many houses are built each year?
2000
How much waste does each person generate each day?
0.65kg
How much waste is produced daily?
10,000 tonnes
What are the benefits of Eko Atlantic?
New land is being created, decompressing the population
What are the negatives of Eko Atlantic?
It is aimed only at the rich business people so the poorer won’t be able to have any access to the land
What are the benefits of Tempohousing?
It’s cheap and affordable for the working middle class and reuses old resources
What are the negatives of Tempohousing?
People have concerns over how long it can last as a home
What are the positives of Floating housing?
Floating housing targets the poorest people and also is immune to flooding or rising sea levels
What are the negatives of Floating housing?
It could be difficult to build and have issues in extreme weather conditions
How many people move in each day?
2,000
How many passengers does Murtala Muhammed International Airport serve?
> 7million
What is urbanisation?
The increasing proportion of population living in urban areas
