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Makeshift Housing

Temporary or informal housing often constructed due to a lack of affordable options.

Squatter Settlements

Unplanned and often illegal housing built by low-income residents in urban areas.

Periphery

In urban geography, refers to areas outside the main urban centers that often experience less economic development.

Urbanization

The increase in the population of urban areas, typically resulting from migration from rural areas.

Gentrification

The process by which wealthier individuals move into a previously lower-income neighborhood, often leading to rising property values.

Burgess Concentric Zone Model

A model of urban land use that divides the city into concentric rings, including zones for business, residential housing, and manufacturing.

Christaller's Central Place Theory

A spatial theory in geography that explains the size and distribution of human settlements in a hierarchical manner.

New Urbanism

An urban design movement that promotes walkable neighborhoods containing a range of housing and jobs.

Edge Cities

Suburban areas that have developed their own economic and commercial centers, often with a mix of residential and business uses.

Public Services

Services provided by the government to its citizens, including water, electricity, education, and transport systems.

Urban Sustainability

The ability of a city to continue to function and thrive while reducing environmental impacts and resource consumption.

Brownfields

Previously developed land that is not currently in use and may be contaminated, making redevelopment challenging.

Infrastructure

The basic physical systems of a city, including transportation, utilities, and communication networks.

Telecommunications

Communication systems that transmit data over distances, often facilitating business operations.

Population Density

A measurement of the number of people living per unit of area, often used to assess urbanization.

Suburbanization

The movement of populations from urban areas into suburban areas, often leading to the expansion of suburbs.

Deindustrialization

The decline of industrial activity in a region, often leading to job losses and economic shifts.

Service Sector Jobs

Jobs that provide services to individuals and businesses, as opposed to manufacturing or agriculture.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another, often in search of better living conditions or opportunities.