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Urbanization

Concentration of human population in cities.

Land Use

Human activities related to land, governed by zoning.

Zoning Codes

Regulations that dictate land use types.

Residential Land Use

Areas designated for housing and living.

Commercial Land Use

Areas for business and retail activities.

Industrial Land Use

Zones for manufacturing and heavy industry.

Mixed Use Land

Combines residential, commercial, and industrial spaces.

Euclidean Zoning

Separation of land uses into specific city areas.

Traffic Congestion

Increased vehicle density causing delays and pollution.

Push Factors

Reasons driving people to leave rural areas.

Pull Factors

Attractions drawing people to urban environments.

Heat Islands

Urban areas warmer than surrounding rural regions.

Urban Sprawl

Expansion of urban areas into rural outskirts.

Environmental Consequences

Negative impacts of cities on the environment.

Noise Pollution

Unwanted or harmful levels of noise in cities.

Light Pollution

Excessive artificial light disrupting natural darkness.

Biodiversity Loss

Decline in species variety due to urbanization.

Water Pollution

Contamination from runoff in urban areas.

Community Gardens

Shared spaces for growing plants in urban settings.