section a Flashcards
name four push factors
few services lack of job opportunities, poor transport, shortage of food
name four pull factors
access to services, good job opportunities, good transport links, hope for better quality of life
where is lagos located
southwest of nigeria
describe the growth in lagos
population in Lagos is growing and rapidly. The main driver of this growth is due to rural-urban migration natural increase
what is the importance of lagos
provides hospital schools and universities, trade is 80% of Nigerias industry, international importance has main financial centre
what are pull factors of Lagos?
More hospitals range of medicine 68% of the population has secondary education
what are three push factors of lagos
fewer job opportunities, low wages, rapid population - higher growth in population = shortage of land
what is development of nigeria
lagos made a significant contribution to development in nigeria. life expectancy - wealth has been improved due to better healthcare education and employment
what is the urban growth in lagos
2/3 of the population live in squatter settlements and/ or slums
what are the challenges in unemployment
no unemployment benefits, poorly paid, unregulated danergous work earnings less than 1.25 a day
what is dereliction
where building are left used
what is urban greening
urban greening is the increase and protecting of green spaces
urban sustainability
A sustainable city is one that can meet today’s needs without making more difficult for future generations to meet their needs
describe urban sustainability in the east village
A wetland area that recycles rainwater
a large green park
green roofs
each apartment block has a shared private green space
fruit trees in an orchid in children’s play area
Give some general ideas for urban sustainability in East Village
transport
open green spaces,
modern high density, apartments
green roofs
shopping and services
public services
