Urban futures Flashcards
What is urbanisation?
The increase of people living in urban areas such as towns and cities
What types of cities are there?
- Megacity
- World city
What is a megacity?
An urban area with over 10 million people living there
What is a world city?
Cities that are centres for trade and business.
Give some examples of world cities
London
Tokyo
New York
Paris
Most are located within AC’s but are now spreading to EDC’s like Moscow
Give examples of where Megacities are
2/3 are located in either EDC’s or LIDC’s
What are push factors?
Something that pushes people out of a place
What are pull factors?
Something that draws people to a place
What are some push factors for urbanisation?
- Natural disaster
- War and conflict
- Mechanisation
- Droughts
What are some pull factors for urbanisation?
- More jobs
- Better education & healthcare
- Increased quality of life
- Following family members
What social consequences of rapid urbanisation are there?
- Little official housing available
- Infrastructure struggles to support the growing population
- Increased crime rates
What environmental consequences of rapid urbanisation are there?
- Rubbish may not be collected
- Sewage and toxic waste pollutes river environment
- Increased congestion produces more pollution
What economical consequences of rapid urbanisation are there?
- May not be enough jobs
- Informal sector increases little access to education and healthcare
