Urban growth Flashcards
1
Q
Why has urban growth slowed down in HICs?
A
- Industrialisation in nineteenth and twentieth century meant most of HICs urbanisation happened before 1950
- Industry now moves to LICs and NEEs to capitalise on cheaper workforce and lower taxes
2
Q
Oppurtunities of urban growth
A
- Growth of urban industrial areas leads to further economical development
- Industrial develpoment increases job oppurtunities and higher wages
- Better access to healthcare, education and internet
- Improved living conditions
3
Q
Challenges of urban growth
A
- Growth of sqautter settlements
- Unregulated housing increases risk of fires, flooding and landslides
- Leads to increased crime and pollution of waterways by toxic chemicals
- Unregulated so taxes not paid - harmful to country’s economy
4
Q
What is a squatter settlement?
A
- Unplanned, informal housing with little sanitary facilities, access to clean water or reliable energy
- About 25% of inhabitants in developing countries live in squatter settlements
