Urban Problems

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Densely populated

Most densely populated cities struggle with managing waste and providing sufficient housing for all residents

Chất lượng cuộc sống

Quality of life

The lack of green spaces in urban centers can significantly diminish the quality of life for local citizens.

Xuống cấp, tệ đi

Deteriorate
Without regular maintenance, the city's historical monuments will quickly deteriorate due to acid rain and neglect.

Tình trạng kẹt xe cứng ngắc (không nhúc nhích được)

Gridlock

Construction on the main highway has caused a total gridlock, leaving thousands of drivers stranded for hours.

Giờ cao điểm

Peak hours

High-occupancy vehicle lanes were introduced to reduce traffic volume during peak hours.

Giao thông công cộng không đầy đủ/yếu kém

Inadequate public transit

In many developing nations, inadequate public transit forces people to rely on private vehicles, worsening pollution.

Làm trầm trọng thêm

Aggravate

The construction of new skyscrapers can aggravate existing traffic issues by increasing the number of people in a small area.

Khí thải độc hại

Toxic emissions

Governments are under pressure to implement stricter regulations on toxic emissions from industrial factories.

Ô nhiễm không khí xung quanh

Ambient air pollution

Chronic exposure to ambient air pollution is linked to various long-term health complications in city dwellers.

Các bệnh về đường hô hấp

Respiratory ailments

Children living near busy intersections are more prone to developing respiratory ailments like asthma

Sự làm phiền/ô nhiễm tiếng ồn

Noise disturbance

Constant noise disturbance from nearby airports can lead to sleep deprivation and increased stress levels.

Sự mệt mỏi về tinh thần

Mental fatigue/exhaustion

The fast-paced nature of metropolitan life often results in severe mental fatigue for many professionals

siêu đô thị

Metropolises

Modern metropolises like Tokyo or New York act as global centers for finance, culture, and innovation.

Tỉ lệ tội phạm tràn lan

Pervasive crime rates:

High unemployment and poverty are often the root causes of pervasive crime rates in inner-city areas.

Sự phạm tội (thanh thiếu niên)

Delinquency

Lack of extracurricular activities and parental supervision can contribute to a rise in juvenile delinquency.

There is a high rate of juvenile delinquency in this area.

Bất ổn xã hội

Social unrest

Economic instability and rising inequality frequently spark social unrest and protests in major cities.

Sự chênh lệch kinh tế - xã hội

Socio-economic disparity

The wide socio-economic disparity in urban areas is evident when luxury apartments stand next to impoverished slums.

Chi phí sinh hoạt "cắt cổ"

Exorbitant cost of living

Many young graduates are forced to move to the outskirts due to the exorbitant cost of livingin the city center.

Giá thuê nhà cao đến mức không thể chi trả

Prohibitive rents

Prohibitive rents make it nearly impossible for small business owners to maintain a physical presence in prime locations.

Áp lực về tài chính

Financial strain

The rising price of electricity and water has placed a significant financial strain on low-income households.

cộng đồng bị gạt ra bên lề xã hội

Marginalized communities

Urban development projects should focus on integrating marginalized communities rather than displacing them

Khu ổ chuột

Slums

People living in slums often lack access to basic necessities such as clean water and proper sanitation.

Sự chỉnh trang đô thị (kéo theo giá bất động sản tăng vọt)

Gentrification

While gentrification can revitalize run-down neighborhoods, it often leads to the displacement of long-term residents.

Khả năng chi trả nhà ở

Housing affordability

The government is exploring new subsidies to address the growing crisis of housing affordability.

Một cuộc đại tu/thay đổi triệt để

Radical overhaul

The city's drainage system requires a radical overhaul to prevent the recurring floods during the monsoon season.

Bị quá tải

Overburdened

During the pandemic, the healthcare system became completely overburdened with an influx of patients.

Sự suy tàn đô thị (khu vực cũ nát, xuống cấp)

Urban decay

Empty warehouses and broken windows are classic signs of urban decay in former industrial districts.

Mãn tính, kéo dài

Chronic

Chronic traffic congestion is one of the most cited reasons why people choose to leave the city.

Đẩy giá lên cao khiến ai đó không còn khả năng chi trả

Price sb out

The sudden surge in property taxes is effectively pricing someone out of the neighborhood they have lived in for decades.