URBANIZATION

• Urbanization - is the process of population growth and concentration of people in urban areas
• urbanization involves the transformation of land for

  • residential,
  • industrial,
  • commercial, and
  • transportation purposes.
• URBANIZATION IS DRIVEN BY FACTORS SUCH AS:

  • rural-urban migration
  • economic opportunities
  • educational and healthcare facilities
  • natural increase
  • social and cultural factors
• REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279

  "Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992
• R.A 7279.

  An act to provide for a comprehensive and continuing urban development and housing program, establish the mechanism for its implementation and for other purposes
• REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279

  Section 36 Ecological Balance

  Section 37 Population Movements

  Section 38 Urban-rural Interdependence
• URBANIZATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

  • overcrowding in metro manila
  • informal settlement
  • environmental degradation
  • social inequalities
  • traffic congestion
• Overcrowding in Metro Manila

  • Congested roads

  •Overburdened public transportation systems

  • Strained Infrastructures
• informal Settlements

  •Squatter Areas

  •Lack of proper housing, sanitation, and access to basic services such as clean water and healthcare
• Environmental Degradation

  •Deforestation

  •Pollution of air and water

  •Loss of green spaces

  •Global warming
• Social Inequalities

  •Discrimination •Limited opportunities •Inadequate social services
• Traffic Congestion

  •Metro Manila Edsa traffic problem •Increases air pollution •Exacerbating stress levels among residents
• UN, states that 1O Filipinos there are 5 living in urban areas
• 84% expected to move in urban areas MANILA CITY in 2050
• 5 highest level of urbanization

  • rizal - 94.6%
  • bulacan - 87.5
  • laguna - 79.3
  • cavite - 76.9
  • pampanga - 75.0
• 5 lowest level of urbanization

  • apayao - 0.9
  • eastern samar - 2.3
  • lanao del sur - 4.5
  • marinduque - 5.2
  • siquijor - 5.4
• POSSITIVE EFFECTS

  • Societal Growth
  • Improving our sustainable Development
  • Higher quality of education
  • Conveniency
  • High opportunities
• NEGATIVE EFFECTS

  • Habitat loss
  • Deforestation
  • extraction fish Of fresh Water
  • Poverty
  • Pollutions
  • Inconveniency
• POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

  01 improving planning and management of urban growth

  02 Encouraging sustainable development. Renewable Energy

  03 Improving public transport systems.

  04 Investing in urban infrastructure.

  05 Encouraging economic development in rural areas.

  06 Promoting population health programs in rural areas.

  07 International agreements with developing countries.

  08 Promoting social inclusion and reducing inequalities