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B Y T H A R S H A N N YA , M A V I S ,
J A SP E R A ND T I VA
 What is the • Urbanisation is the population
shift from rural to urban areas,
definition of and the ways societies adapt to
urbanisation? this change.
 What is the cause of
urbanisation?
• Urbanisation is caused by
natural population growth
and rural to urban
migration, leading to the
growth of mega-cities with
over 10 million people.
What are the • Urbanisation changes the
environment through
impacts of destroying and dividing
urbanisation? ecosystems, which includes
deforestation and the division
of forest areas. Urbanisation
also increases air pollution and
contributes to the Greenhouse
effect which causes global
warming.
What are the benefits
of Urbanisation
• Urbanisation can lessen
poverty and inequality
when it is planned for and
managed effectively. It
provides improved
work opportunities and
quality of life, including
better education and
health.
 Urban sprawl. (rapid expansion of cities and towns.)

What are the Urbanisation of poverty

main Higher unemployment rates in cities

challenges of
urbanisation?
Higher costs in cities

Lack of adequate housing investment (limited

housing investment)

Shortage of infrastructure investment. (Lack of

money for buildings.
 Public transportation

Walkable and bikeable neighbourhoods

What are the Vehicle charging stations

characteristics Solar farms

of sustainable
urbanisation? Green buildings

Food production

Accesible public resources

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