Urban Futures Flashcards
1
Q
what is a megacity?
A
a city with a population of more than 10 million people
2
Q
what is a brownfield site?
A
a site in an urban area, either derilict or with old buildings that could be re-developed
3
Q
what is gentrification and what does it lead to?
A
the improvement of areas, leading to an influx of wealthier residents
4
Q
what is a growth corridor?
A
a region of economic growth
5
Q
describe the global spread of megacities
A
2/3 of current megacities are located in EDCs and LIDCs
6
Q
describe the consequences of rural to urban migration
A
- social- little housing available could lead to slums, increased crime rates
- economic- not enough jobs lead to unemployment, informal job sectors increase
- environmental- increased congestion produces more pollution, uncollected rubbish
7
Q
what are the push factors from rural areas
A
- natural disasters
- war/ conflict
- drought
8
Q
why do people move to cities/ rural areas?
A
- more jobs
- better education and healthcare
- increased quality of life
- following family members
