Urbanization - Advantages and Disadvantages

Question 1

What are the advantages of living in urban areas?

Answer 1

1. There are lots of interesting things to do - concerts, clubs, cinemas, shop and all kinds of eating places.
2. There are lot of people who share your interests
3. There are a lot of educational opportunities - colleges, universities and all kinds of classes
4. There are a lot of transportation methods - frequent buses, trains, trams and airports
5. There are all kinds of work with well paid jobs
6. There is good healthcare

Question 2

What are the disadvantages of living in urban areas?

Answer 2

1. There is a lot of crowd - people don’t know their next door neighbors and people feel isolated
2. Crime rates are high
3. There is a lot of pollution and noise
4. It is more expensive than rural areas.
5. There is competition for jobs and housing
6. There is high traffic and concrete everywhere.