urbanising world

• Urban areas have always been attractive to people due to the many opportunities they offer. One of the primary reasons people move to cities is the abundance of job opportunities. Urban areas provide a wide range of employment options across various industries, increasing the chances of finding suitable work.
• •Another reason people migrate to urban areas is the employment they provide. Cities have well-developed infrastructure, such as transportation networks, hospitals, and shopping centres. These amenities make daily life more comfortable and accessible, saving time and effort.
• Urban areas are known for their cultural richness. Cities are melting pots of different cultures, traditions, and languages. The social diversity allows individuals to learn and appreciate different ways of life. It promotes a sense of acceptance, tolerance, and understanding.
• The availability of quality education is also a major draw for people moving to cities. Urban areas often have well-established educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities. This allows individuals to access a wide range of educational opportunities, empowering them with knowledge and skills for their future.
• Cities are also hubs of culture and recreational activities. The abundance of entertainment options, such as theatres, museums, parks, and sports facilities, offers a plethora of entertainment choices. People can engage in various hobbies and interests, expanding their horizons and enjoying their leisure time.
• The social aspect of urban areas is another reason people relocate. Cities offer a larger pool of potential diversity connections, providing opportunities to meet new people, form friendships, and build social networks. This fosters a sense of belonging and community.
• People are drawn to urban areas because of the abundant opportunities, including employment opportunities, convenient amenities, educational prospects, cultural diversity, entertainment options, and social connections. Urban living offers a vibrant and dynamic environment that appeals to people seeking a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle.
• Kampala, Uganda – internal migration in a developing country


  This is people moving from rural areas to cities due to the higher paying jobs and better quality of life.
• New York, USA


  International migration as the high paying tertiary and quaternary jobs of leading TNC’s attracts people from across the globe.
• Detroit, USA


  A declining population as the deindustrialisation of the city as a result of GM, Ford and Chrysler leaving the city causing over 1 million people to also leave.
• The burgess model is a model to show land use in a city

  
• The Burgess Model shows the most cities change from having a large CBD to different sized houses the further out you get from the city centre
• World (global) cities

  A city that is important internationally, often due to trade or having financial or TNC headquarters located there e.g. London, New York, Tokyo
• The Clark-Fisher Model shows how the employment structure of a country changes as it develops and its economy grows

  
• Pre-industrial - dominated by the primary sector (Low income countries)
• Industrial – secondary and tertiary increase in importance with declining primary. Secondary peaks but rarely provides jobs for ½ the population. (Middle income countries)
• Post-Industrial -  tertiary becomes most important as people start to use more services, banking, leisure etc. Quaternary also appears. (High income countries)
• Primary – working natural resources
• Secondary – making things by manufacturing/construction
• Tertiary – providing services (commercial, professional, social, entertainment and personal)
• Quaternary – a new sector mainly in developed country’s. research, information and communications (knowledge sector or high-tech industry)
• 1000 people move to Mumbai every day