Urbanization Environmental Benefits and Challenges Tim Seddon
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Urbanization
Environmental Benefits and Challenges
Tim Seddon
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Introduction
“For the first time in history, more than half its human population, 3.3 billion people,will be living in urban areas.” United
Nations Population Fund (2007).
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The Benefits and Challenges
Benefits:
1. Economic Progress
2. Vertical Development
Challenges:
1. Heat Island Effect
2. Urban Poverty
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Benefit #1 – Economic Progress
• Diversified Economic Base
• Employment Opportunities and Income
• High Standard of Living
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Benefit #2 – Vertical Development
• Provides More Housing
• Uses Less Land and Resources
• Consolidates People, Goods andServices
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Challenge #1 – Heat Island Effect
• Increased Temperatures
• Increased Pollution and Gas Emissions
• Decreased Water and Living Quality
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Challenge #2 – Urban Poverty
• Insufficient Incomes
• Inadequate Housing
• Health Problems
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Conclusion
The urban settings are an increasingrealism for people everywhere. Theability to deal effectively with thisexpected urban growth will require an
open mind.
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References
• Axia College of University of Phoenix. (2008). VisualizingEnvironmental Science. Retrieved December 5, 2008, from AxiaCollege, aXcess, SCI275-Environmental Science Course Website.
• California Institute of Public Affairs. (2007). Global urbanization and protected areas. Retrieved December 6, 2008, fromhttp://www.interenvironment.org/cipa/urb-6.htm
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Culture Organization.(n.d.). City Management in Tilburg: Past, Present and Future The Netherlands. Retrieved December 7, 2008, fromhttp://www.unesco.org/most/westeu14.htm
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Culture Organization.
(n.d.). The Bronx Center Project - "Don't Move, Improve" USA.Retrieved December 6, 2008, fromhttp://www.unesco.org/most/usa1.htm
• United Nations Population Fund. (2007). State of the World Population 2007. Retrieved December 7, 2008, fromhttp://www.unfpa.org/swp/2007/english/introduction.html