French Territorial Dynamics Vocabulary

Flashcards covering key vocabulary from a lecture on French territorial dynamics.

Aire Urbaine

Area divided into spaces organized around a city-center, peripheral spaces, and a peri-urban area.

Périurbanisation

Expansion of urban areas into the surrounding countryside, driven by factors like high property prices in city centers and the desire for a more attractive living environment.

Mobilités Pendulaires

Daily commutes between suburban residences and urban workplaces, often contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

Conflit d’usage

Situation where multiple actors are in opposition to exploit a space or resource.

Littoralisation

Concentration of population and activities along coastlines.

Métropolisation

The process of concentration of population and activities in large cities.

Gentrification

Process in which wealthier residents move into a district, displacing the lower-income residents.