AP Environmental Science Topic 5.10

Goes over Urbanization

Urbanization

Removing vegetation to convert natural landscapes to cities.

CO2 emissions caused by urbanization

• cement production

• construction machinery

• deforestation

• landfills

Why do people move from rural to urban areas?

• jobs

• entertainment

• cultural attractions

Suburbs

Less dense areas surrounding urban areas.

Where is the highest population growth?

Suburban populations

Urban Sprawl

Population movement out of dense, urban areas to less dense, suburban areas surrounding the city.

Causes of urban sprawl

• cheaper property

• cars and expanded highway systems

• domino effect

• declining tax revenue in cities bc of less residents

• businesses leave w/ residents

• abandoned buildings create blight

Solutions for urban sprawl

• urban growth boundaries

• public transport and walkable city designs

• mixed land use

Urban Growth Boundaries

Zoning laws set by cities that prevent development beyond a certain boundary.

Mixed Land Use

Residential, business, and entertainment buildings all located in the same area of a city.