Description
what is the EXACT Definition of urban sprawl
The rapid expansion of geographic extent of cities and towns
Name one cause of urban sprawl
Either one from:
-Economic Growth and Increasing Income
-Population Growth
-Transportation Improvements
High Inner City Problems
Name 2 problems of urban sprawl
Increase pollution
Social Segregation
Food and water insecurity
What does adaptive reuse mean?
Process of reusing an existing building for a purpose other than which it was designed for. Also known as recycling and conversion (edited)
Fill in the blank:
Shenzhen, China, experienced urban sprawl more recently compared to ______ ________.
western countries.
Name 2 characteristics of urban sprawl
Either one as answer:
- Low density residencies
- increase use of private transport
-single use zoning
How does better transport infrastructure make suburban living more appealing
Including highways and public transit,
facilitates commuting from suburbs to urban centers
what is the main problem caused by deforestation in urban sprawl
habitat loss and there are no trees to get rid of carbon dioxide and convert it to oxygen in the air
Give two benefits of incorporating nature
Cools down area, reduces air pollution, encourages walking, flood prevention and cleans water
What was the percentage increase in built-up areas and growth in road length?
60% and 80%
Explain what single use zoning is
where only one kind of use is allowed per zone, or district
Name a push factor and explain in high inner city problem
high taxes, damaged infrastructure, and a lack of public services
explain how food scarcity occurs due to urban sprawl
food scarcity/social segregation/pollution increase
as there are many people living in an area, food scarcity occurs when there is not enough food for everyone to lead healthy lives
Name three things under the umbrella of smart growth
Preserving space, Incorporating sidewalks, improve public transport, mixed housing, promoting corner shops or increase density.
Explain 2 reasons why Shenzhen suffers from urban sprawl?
Rich individuals prefer central city living for better environment and services, leading to suburbanization for others due to housing affordability.
-Similar to Western countries, urban sprawl in China leads to the rapid growth of impervious areas, encroachment on farmland and open spaces, and decreasing population densities in urban areas.
What percent does urban sprawl increase by annually?
4%
What is the relation to income and economic growth and the expansion of suburban areas
People will earn more. they tend to move to suburbs, often seeking larger homes and better quality of life, which can drive further suburban development and contribute to economic growth in those areas
What is the definition of food insecurity
Food insecurity occurs when someone is not able to reliably acquire nutritious food, and/or adequate amounts of food.
Explain how trees clean water
Their root systems act like filters, removing pollutants and slowing down the absorption of water into the soil
How can using GIS tools help with the Shenzhen's urban sprawl?
Analysis using GIS tools can provide insights into land use patterns and dynamics of urban sprawl in Shenzhen.
How fast does built-up areas grow per hour
1.16km2
Why is suburban land cheaper than in the inner city?
There is significantly more available space in the suburbs, meaning less competition for land, while inner cities have limited developable land due to their high density, existing infrastructure, and high demand for living space near amenities, which drives up prices considerably
Scarcity
explain how social segregation is caused
Urban sprawl has a negative impact on the social life of residents. A lack of public places such as parks and playgrounds limits the opportunities for residents to meet each other and interact. This can lead to social segregation, and the people living in these areas can become disengage from the rest of the community.
Explain how nature reduces heat in urban/suburban areas
Providing shade, and through a process known as evapotranspiration. (Evapotranspiration is the water loss occurring from the processes of evaporation and transpiration)
Explain what Compact City, New Urbanism, and Growth Management is