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Settlement Trends - Coggle Diagram
Settlement Trends
Increased global migration
More people moving from one area to another
Pull factors
Something that attracts or draws people to an area
Examples
More wealth
Stable government
Family ties
Push factors
Something that drives people out of an area
Examples
Corrupt government
War/conflict
Poor economy
Settlement along coasts
Reclaiming land
Agriculture
Airports
Ports for shipments
Housing
Creating new islands
Entertainment
Tourism
Hotels
Businesses
Limited space inland
Migration to urban areas
People moving to cities
Why?
More developed
Better economy
Job opportunities
Public services
Policing
Education
Technology
Better infrastucture
Roads
Buildings
Housing
Convenience (for transportation)
Better utilities (water, etc.)
Urban sprawl
City expands into the surrounding undeveloped areas
Why?
Overpopulated
Overcrowded
Less expensive
Land
House prices
Growing population
Not enough housing
Traffic
Quieter
More private
More space
Suburbs