urban form

• What does urban form refer to?

  Urban form refers to the physical characteristics of built-up areas such as size, shape, density, and configuration of settlements.
• How does sustainable urban development affect infrastructure?

  Sustainable urban development allows infrastructure to be developed at the same pace as population growth, meeting growing demands.
• What issues arise in megacities or NEEs due to rapid growth?

  Rapid growth in megacities or NEEs can strain services like public transportation, sewer systems, and healthcare due to high population density.
• What happens when residents lack proper resources in urban areas?

  Residents are forced to create their own provisions, leading to informal squatter settlements with poor health and sanitation.
• What is urban sprawl and its consequences?

  Urban sprawl leads to overcrowding and the reduction of countryside areas.
• What does the Burgess model exemplify?

  The Burgess model exemplifies the spatial patterns of land use in urban areas.
• What does urban morphology refer to?

  Urban morphology refers to the spatial organizations and structure of an urban area.
• How did physical factors influence the development of English cities?

  English cities were traditionally built near coal mines, rivers, and flat land for transportation of goods.
• How does land value influence urban development in HICs?

  High land values in HICs lead to high-density housing in inner city areas, decreasing with distance to suburbs.
• What is the relationship between land use and development locations?

  Developers are more likely to invest in areas with high land value and potential for good returns, leading to concentrated development in those areas.
• What is typically found in the CBD of a city?

  The CBD typically contains commercial businesses and international exchanges.
• What characterizes the zone of transition and residential lower class areas in the inner city?

  These areas often have poor housing and old industrial buildings, and can be derelict but are capable of regeneration.
• Why do upper and middle-class people move to suburbs?

  Upper and middle-class people move to suburbs for better environments and cleaner, safer surroundings.
• What is the final ring in urban form typically referred to?

  The final ring represents the rural-urban fringe.
• How did urbanization originate?

  Urbanization originated from people gathering to sell goods and live in an area, leading to the development of small trading areas and hamlets into villages.
• What is suburbanization and why does it occur?

  Suburbanization occurs when urban space is limited, leading people to move from city centers to suburban areas.
• What factors influence the establishment of urban areas?

  Urban areas are typically established in locations with good natural resources such as water, energy, and food.
• How do natural resources impact urban development?

  Natural resources can encourage the development of urban areas, economic growth, and population growth.
• Why are most urban areas built near sources of water?

  Most urban areas are built near water sources due to historical connections and the necessity for sanitation, agriculture, and health.
• What adaptations do urban populations with poor water supply make?

  Urban populations with poor water supply adapt their land use to conserve and optimize water supplies, such as building desalination plants.
• How does topography affect urban development?

  Flat topography makes construction easier and allows for more spaced-out development, while slopes can lead to high density in NEEs.
• What challenges does building on dangerous waterlogged ground present?

  Building on dangerous waterlogged ground can be difficult and expensive, limiting urban growth.
• How does planning influence urban environments?

  Planned urban environments can manage population increases effectively, while unplanned areas often face challenges like overcrowding.
• What role does technology play in urban infrastructure?

  The rise in technology requires electronic infrastructure to support urban development.
• How do land values differ between high- and low-income countries?

  High- and low-income countries have very different urban characteristics due to different development factors and land values.
• What are the urban form characteristics of Rio de Janeiro?

  • Urban sprawl and suburbanization
  • 6.5 million people in the main city
  • 12.2 million people in the urban fringe
  • Formation of squatter settlements due to resource demand
  • Good natural resources like sugar, coffee, and iron
• What are the four major zones of Rio de Janeiro?

  The four major zones are Centro, South, West, and North.
• What is the significance of the North Zone in Rio de Janeiro?

  The North Zone is the city's main port.
• What characterizes the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro?

  The South Zone was developed later and contains Rio's tourist locations and hotels, with Ipanema being the wealthiest area.
• What is Centro known for in Rio de Janeiro?

  Centro is the oldest location in Rio, has the highest land value, and houses the CBD and financial center.
• What is the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro known for?

  The West Zone is where the main Olympic stadiums and competitor village were located and has transformed into a wealthy coastal suburb.
• What challenges do slums in Rio face?

  Slums in Rio are developed on low-value land that is marginalized and vulnerable to landslides, creating social challenges.
• How does the demand for resources affect urban growth in Rio de Janeiro?

  The demand for resources in Rio leads to the formation of illegal, informal settlements due to higher demand than available resources.