Urbanization in Global Perspectives
The process when people are kicked out of their homes to make room for new developments
What is displacement?
This perspective claims that the food supply is not threatened by overpopulation
Which ethical responsibilities do cities have in a disaster?
These issues may cause people to leave or move from their current home.
What is money, policy, conflict, poverty, crime, homelessness, etc
This trio of factors influence the growth of a population
What is birth rate, death rate, and immigration?
The process in which poorer neighborhoods get ‘upgraded’ and the longtime residents cannot afford to live there
What is gentrification?
This perspective claims that if the population goes unchecked it would exceed the available food supply?
What is the Malthusian perspective?
This principle ensures ethical city development
What is affordability?
These social issues, including crime, poverty, homelessness, and inadequate public-school systems, are often more acute and visible in this type of area.
What are urban settings?
This demographic factor affects workforce size, productivity, consumer demand, and government revenue
What is age distribution?
The time period of fast changing technological and economic growth that led to massive urbanization, factory labor, and major social changes in the 18th and 19th centuries
What is the Industrial Revolution?
What is the perspective that sees the dangers of overpopulation and says that the earth is a dying planet with too many people and too little food?
What is The Neo-Malthusian Perspective?
To reduce environmental impact, cities can invest in these types of energy sources, such as solar and wind power.
What are renewable resources?
After what major U.S. event was there a dramatic population shift where thousands of families moved from cities to suburbs?
World War 2
Changes in this can shift labor supply and alter the demand for healthcare services.
What are demographics?
This type of housing is built by the government and is for low-income people, but there is often not enough of it.
What is subsidized housing?
Consequences of global population growth
Discuss with class/group
City planners create these visual representations to present and refine future development ideas.
What are future ideas?
Financial pressures make it difficult for residents to contribute through taxes and increase service costs for housing, transportation, and other necessities. This results in what major economic challenge?
What is financial strain?
Family planning programs, tax incentives for families, and immigration laws are examples of these, which can influence population growth trends.
What are government policies?