Urbanization

• Urbanization refers to the

population shift from rural to
urban area.
• It is predominantly the process
by which towns and cities are
formed and become larger as
more people begin living and
working in Central areas.
Causes of Urbanization
• People migrate urban areas.
• Better facilities like health, education and
transportation.
• Living standard
• Job opportunities.
Positive impact
• Job opportunities.
• Better facilities.
• High living standard.
Negative impact.
• Overcrowding
• Pollution
• Increase in crime rate
Solution of problems associated with
urbanization.
1. Avoid unplanned urbanization:
• unplanned urbanization should be prevent that
causes deforestation.
2. Eco–friendly cities:
• making cities eco– friendly can reduce the impacts
of urbanization. If you wish to get further
information about it read: Blueprint of a Eco–city.
How to create sustainable cities?
3. Electric Transportation:
• Electric transportation should be used in order to
reduce air pollution caused by fossil fuel
combustion.
4. Creating Job opportunities in Rural Areas:
• The government should start projects nearby rural
areas that provide jobs to natives.
5. Health Services Provision :
• Health facilities should be made available
in rural areas so people don't travel to
urban areas.
How can we prevent urbanization?
1.Building sustainable and
environmentally–friendly cities.
2.Provision of essential services.
3.Creation of more jobs.
4.Population control.
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