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World Cities
Cities with global influence at the top of the urban hierarchy.
Redlining
Illegal practice denying ethnic groups access to financial services based on race.
Blockbusting
Real estate practice scaring residents to sell property by promoting fears of minorities moving in.
Gentrification
Urban renewal displacing occupying ethnic groups due to rising costs and property values.
Squatter Settlement
Buildings providing housing for the poor without legal land rights, similar to slums.
Counter Urbanization
Population migration from urban centers to suburbs or rural areas.
Edge Cities
Urban areas with large suburban residential and business areas on city outskirts.
Infrastructure
Basic systems and facilities essential for proper functioning of a country or city.
Primate City
Largest, most influential city serving as economic, cultural, and political center of a region.
Greenbelts
Land designated for parks, farmland, etc., restricting other types of development.
Cultural Meccas
Cities where cultural trends originate.
Financial Centers
Cities hosting major stock exchanges and financial institutions.
Corporate Headquarters
Main offices of multinational companies located in specific cities.
Globalization
Process of spreading economic, cultural, and political influences worldwide.
Segregation
Separation of races, neighborhoods, and social classes.
Generational Wealth
Wealth passed down from one generation to another.
Obstacles to Wealth
Challenges preventing the accumulation of assets and resources.
Central Business District (CBD)
Commercial and business center of a city.
Displacement
Forced movement of people from their homes or communities.
Homelessness
Lack of permanent housing, often resulting from economic factors.
Social Services
Government-provided services to support individuals and communities in need.
Rental Units
Properties available for rent to tenants.
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