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World Urbanization Prospects - Coggle Diagram
World Urbanization Prospects
CAUSES
People Moving from the Countryside to the City
Looking for better job opportunities.
Access to better services.
A belief that life quality is better in the city.
Natural Population Growth
Birth rates in cities are higher than death rates.
City populations are generally younger and more likely to have children.
CONSEQUENCES
Pressure on Infrastructure
Overloaded transport systems.
Problems with water supply and waste services.
The demand for energy is higher than the capacity.
Housing Challenges
Not enough affordable housing.
A big increase in the price to rent or buy a home.
The growth of informal settlements.
Environmental Damage
More air and water pollution.
Loss of green areas and nature because of city expansion.
A stronger "urban heat island" effect
Social and Economic Problems
Overcrowding in very populated neighborhoods.
More social and economic inequality
Too much pressure on public services like hospitals and schools.