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urbanisation - Coggle Diagram
urbanisation
effects
crime
Crime is a big issue in many inner-city areas. A lot of crime is drug-related. High rates of unemployment among young people, and a lack of services and facilities for people of all ages, make the problem worse.
pollution/smog
Air pollution or smog is also a major problem in cities around the world. It is caused by the burning of fossil fuels and fumes from traffic congestion and industrial factories. It is so bad in some cities that many residents suffer from breathing problems.
urban decay
Many places in the city centre are derelict sites. This means they have been abandoned and have fallen into disrepair. While some have been redeveloped, there are still many run- down buildings in cities. These buildings may be occupied illegally by squatters and drug addicts, and can become areas of urban decline. A lot of money has been spent on improving these areas in recent years
strain on services
Growing urban population puts a severe strain on resources and services such as sewage and the water supply. The average household in Dublin uses 400 litres of water a day. This is why there are plans to bring water from the River Shannon in the west of Ireland to Dublin.
urban sprawl
Urban sprawl is the rapid spread of housing from the cities outwards into the countryside. As a result of this, valuable farmland and green open spaces are taken over by roads and houses. Smaller villages and towns become absorbed by the city, putting pressure on services such as water supply and sewage.
Towns around a major city can also see an increase in their population as people settle there and commute to the city for work. These commuter towns are known as satellite or dormitory towns. They grow at a rapid rate.
housing (shanty towns, housing crisis)
The shortage of housing can also be a major problem in cities around the world. In developing countries, shanty towns have grown to accommodate people who want to live in the city but have no chance of finding a proper house or apartment. This has led to areas of cities that have high rates of poverty and crime. In Ireland, the rapid growth of Dublin had led to a housing shortage in the city and has resulted in a housing crisis, homelessness and families living in temporary accommodation such as hotels.
traffic congestion
The movement of people within an urban area on a daily basis can lead to traffic congestion. Commuters are people who travel to and from work by car, bus or train. There is a pattern to their movement, and generally it is repeated at the same time every day. We refer to this period of time as the rush hour, Rush hour generally occurs from 8 a.m, to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. Our underdeveloped public transport services and transport infrastructure causes traffic congestion.
solutions
increased garda presence, neighbourhood watch scheme
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restrict use of Airbnb, convert old buildings to apartments, developers monitored, social housing
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QBC,s, buses, luas, cycle lanes, DART
causes
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rural to urban migration-employment, leisure and recreation
what is urbanisation
Urbanisation is the increase in the number of people living in towns and cities. This causes a growth in the size and number of towns and cities.