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The consequences of urbanisation - Coggle Diagram
The consequences of urbanisation
Negative
More food and water needed to sustain population
Less people farming also affects this
Damage to environment increased
Increased greenhouse gas production
Cities like New Delhi are severly harmed by pollution
Habitat loss
More carbon emissions due to increased number of vehicles
People living in unstable conditions increases
Homelessness - Far more common in cities
High rent
Insecure housing
Positive
Higher levels of progression and education
More educated populace leads to higher chance of innovation and further technological development and research
More input into the economy
Benefits population and increases general wealth among the people
Lowered required area to sustain people
However more compact living does not necessarily mean less carbon emissions
Easier access to healthcare
Lowered infant mortality rate, lowered deaths from curable diseases, higher life expectancy etc.
Neutral
Some animals and plants adapt well, others don't
Animals like the peregrine falcon adapt well
Baby turtles in cities are disoriented by the bright lights and often die as a result
Increase in higher skill jobs but a decrease in menial jobs
