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What problem is our city facing? (What are the major urban problems in HK?…
What problem is our city facing?
What are the major urban problems in HK?
crowed living conditions
housing is expensive
many ppl. have to live in small units
poor hygiene and risk of fire
living conditions are crowded
urban decay
old urban areas
buildings are old and in poor conditions
streets are narrow
little open space and few community facilities
worsening environment in old urban areas
traffic congestion
During rush hours,traffic congestion in the CBD and at the "bottlenecks" is common.
pollution
air pollution
water pollution
noise pollution
land pollution
light pollution
What are the causes of these urban problems?
many ppl in a small area
1106 square. 7 million
densely polluted
the population distribution in HK is uneven
overcrowding
lack of flat land
relief is hilly
high ground cannot be used
40% of lands are protected areas and country parks
development is not allowed is these areas
limited amount of flat land
buildings are closely packed and the prices is $$$$
little open space available
poor urban planning in the past
urban planning
how a piece of land is used and what facilities are going to be built on that piece of land
land is used in a mixed way
roads are narrow
urban problems caused by land use conflict and traffic congestion are common
rapid economic growth
need more land for commercial activities
use more resources and produce more waste
more ppl can afford to buy cars