GGRA03H3 Chapter Notes -Global City, Ecological Footprint, Mathis Wackernagel
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Ggra03: week 2 (an urbanizing world: cities and the environmental problematic) Definitions was first determined by henri lefebvre, french philosopher. Urban = the characteristics attributed to a physical space (city), more intangible in nature. City = a physical space with urban characteristics, more tangible in nature. Urban characteristics? higher densities (population and buildings) less farming area higher concentration of employment: more roads and transportation infrastructure higher concentration of political, religious, cultural and educational institutions higher concentration of industries. Removal of rural characteristics of an area. Redistribution of populations from rural to urban settlements. 21st century is the urban millenium" (united nations) 1900: 13% of the global population was considered to live in an urban area area. 2005: 50% of the global population was considered to live in an urban. 60% of the global population is expected to live in an urban area in 2020. Urbanization level: number of people living in an area that is defined as urban".
