contemporary urban environments

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How many people live in urban areas in 1950 and 2014?
In 1950, 30% lived in urban areas and in 2014, 50% lived in urban areas.
What increased urbanisation?
The Industrial Revolution.
What is happening in the developing world?
More people are moving from rural areas to urban areas.
What is urbanisation?
The proportion of people living in urban areas.
What factors exacerbate urbanisation?
Rural-urban migration and natural increase.
What is suburbanisation?
The migration of people from city centres to outskirts.
What allows people to live in the suburbs?
Improvements in transport links means people can commute to work.
What can suburbanisation lead to?
Wealthier people can afford to move out leading to economic social segregation.
What is counter-urbanisation?
The movement of people out of the city into surrounding villages and rural areas.
What is urban resurgence?
The movement of people back into the city centre.
What is a megacity?
An urban area with over 10 million people living there.
How many megacities were there in 1950 and 2014?
In 1950 there were 2 and in 2014 there were 28.
How many megacities are there predicted to be by 2030?
41
Why do megacities dominate the national and regional economies of countries?
Companies choose to locate headquarters in cities with good transport links and lots of skilled workers.
What is a world city?
A city that has political and financial influence over the whole world.
What do world cities often dominate?
International trade and emerging economies.