PO220 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Webct, International Development
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Definition of urban growth: a rise in the proportion of people living in urban as opposed to rural areas. The transition from a dispersed pattern of human settlement to one concentrated around cities and towns. More than a change in residence urban culture is significantly different than rural culture. Looking for better jobs, higher living standards, access to education, more opportunities. Chart on webct: all but five of the countries listed are in the developing world, they have large populations and are transitioning into large urban centers. No one expected urbanization to be done at such a rapid speed. More than 400 cities with over a million people in the world. Rural to urban migration: rural to urban migration. Perception of higher economic opportunities spurs the need to move into urban areas. Poorest in urban areas are widely unemployed: costs of goods and services. Higher cost of living in urban areas: housing and land entitlements.
