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Smart Growth
a way to encourage more environmentally sustainable development; encourages clustered, mixed- use neighborhoods.
Urban residents
tend to live longer and have a lower infant mortality rate- better access to medical care, family planning, and social services.
Huge ecological footprints
consume most of Earth’s resources and produces most of the carbon dioxide emissions, high resource input of food, water, and materials resulting in high waste output.
Megalopolis
chain of roughly adjacent metropolitan areas; very large cities.
Environmental advantages
recycling is more feasible, reduces stress on wildlife, and saves energy when relying on mass transit.
Excessive noise
urban dwellers are subject to noise pollution- any unwanted or harmful sound that interferes with hearing, causes stress, etc.
Land use planning
To determine the best present and future use of land.
Urbanization
The creation and growth of urban and suburban areas.
Cluster development
High- density housing units are concentrated on one portion of a parcel and the rest of the land is used for commonly shared open space (live, work, play communities)
Water problems
water demands increase, deeper well drilling, flooding due to a lot of impermeable surfaces, and destroyed wetlands.
Compact Cities
high density like Hong Kong, Tokyo where people get around by foot, bike, or mass transit, many high- rise apartment buildings.
Urbanization
The creation and growth of urban and suburban areas
Urban Sprawl
The growth of low-density development on the edges of cities and towns
Megalopolis
chain of roughly adjacent metropolitan areas; very large cities
Huge ecological footprints
consume most of Earths resources and produces most of the carbon dioxide emissions, high resource input of food, water, and materials resulting in high waste output
Lack of vegetation
vegetation is destroyed to make way for roads, buildings, and housing therefore cities do not benefit from the natural absorption of air pollution, oxygen output, and shade
Water problems
water demands increase, deeper well drilling, flooding due to a lot of impermeable surfaces, and destroyed wetlands
Concentrate pollution and health problems
pollution levels are higher because pollution is produced in a smaller area and cannot be dispersed and diluted
Different climates experience light pollution
cities are generally warmer, rainier, and cloudier; the enormous amount of heat is generated by factories, lights, air conditioners, etc
Slums
areas dominated by tenements and rooming houses where several people may live in a single room
Shantytowns
shacks are built on the outskirts of town Squatter
Settlements
people take unoccupied land without permission for survival
Compact Cities
high density like Hong Kong, Tokyo where people get around by foot, bike, or mass transit, many high-rise apartment buildings
Dispersed Cities
the city is more spread own because of plentiful land, cheap gasoline, and a network of highway systems
Car-Centered Cities
ample land is available for outward expansion resulting in urban sprawl, and passenger vehicles are the main mode of transportation
Land-use planning
To determine the best present and future use of land
Smart Growth
a way to encourage more environmentally sustainable development; encourages clustered, mixed-use neighborhoods
Cluster development
High-density housing units are concentrated on one portion of a parcel and the rest of the land is used for commonly shared open space (live, work, play communities)
Walkability
most stores and recreational activities located within 10 minute's walk of homes and apartments
Mixed Use and Diversity
provides a mix of pedestrian-friendly shops, offices, and homes to encourage people of all ages and races to move in
Smart Transportation
well-designed train and bus systems connecting neighborhoods, towns, and cities
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