Urbanisation Flashcards
Why may wealthy people choose to live outside the city in a developing country?
Because of clean air and amenities.
Describe the factorie situation in a developing world city.
New industrial estates are located close to working class districts.
Many multinational companies set up factories here.
They are attracted by the low wages workers earn.
What are shanty towns? Describe
They are found on the outskirts of the city.
These have expanded rapidly in recent decades.
The residents are migrants from the countryside.
They have no sewage or water systems.
What is the CBD?
The CBD is similar to the CBD of cities in wealthy countries, with high rise office blocks, hotels and apartments.
Describe the wealthy areas in a developing world city.
Some wealthy areas are close to the city centre. Many residents are business people who work in the nearby CBD.
They have fine homes and servants.
What is in the CBD in a developing world city?
Expensive shops, restaurants and high quality houses.
What happens as you move away from the CBD?
The quality of housing decreases.
What are at the edge of the city?
The shanty towns where poor people live.
Describe the lifestyle of the rich in Kolkata.
The CBD in Kolkata contains many luxurious hotels and buildings.
This area is mainly occupied by wealthy people.
The new market is an are where the locals do their shopping.
They lifestyle of the wealthy is mainly attending cricket matches and spending large amounts of money on horse racing.
Describe how the poor live in a developing world city
The poor live in small multi story apartments with no air conditioning.
They usually work as taxi drivers, factory workers, leather or show workers.
If people do not work they do no receive benefits and are unable to eat.
The huge cost of grain in Kolkata reflects the poor in the city.
Describe Fatima mansions in dolphins barn
Located in Dublins south inner city.
They faced many challenges such as derelict houses, high unemployment rate, low education advantages in the community and many social problems such as drugs.
The area was renewed in 2005 which developed many aspects of the community such as providing education, community recreational facilities and establishing a safe area.
Why is crime an urban problem?
Crime is a big issue in many urban areas. A lot is drug related.
High rates of unemployment and lack of facilities have made the problem worse.
What is urban sprawl?
The rapid spread of housing from cities outward into the countryside.
As a result valuable land is taken over by roads and houses. Smaller villages become absorbed by the cities.
What is urban renewal
This means knocking down old houses/ flats and building new places for people to live.
What is urban redevelopment
This means knocking down old houses/flats and building shops, offices, restaurants and car parks.
