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What is a city?
A city is defined as an urban area within a country.
What are the characteristics of a city?
Population size, population density, tall buildings, and includes administrative, commercial, and financial functions.
Rural areas generally have a higher population density than cities.
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What is rural-urban migration?
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What defines housing?
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Match the following housing types with their definitions:
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What are the features of formal housing?
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Where is informal housing generally located?
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Study Notes
Chapter 7: Sustainable Cities
- A city is defined as an urban area within a country characterized by a large population concentration compared to other areas in the country.
- Population size varies globally, leading to different criteria for city classification.
- Population density is calculated by dividing the number of residents by the land area (km²).
- Cities typically feature tall buildings, such as skyscrapers, and are hubs for administrative, commercial, and financial services.
- Rural areas are marked by smaller population sizes, lower population densities, and low-rise building structures.
Rural-Urban Migration
- Migration from rural areas to urban centers occurs due to various push (negative) and pull (positive) factors.
- Migrants typically seek better opportunities, services, and living conditions available in cities.
Chapter 8: Sustainable Housing
- Housing refers to structures designed to shelter individuals from environmental elements, differentiating between various settlement types: cities, towns, villages, and metropolises.
- Housing can be classified based on height, permanence (temporary such as camps vs. permanent structures), and legality (formal vs. informal).
- Sustainable urban growth often leads to housing shortages as cities expand faster than housing development.
Features of Formal Housing
- Formal housing adheres to urban planning processes conducted by government or private entities, providing security through land rights and access to essential services.
- Examples include Singapore's Housing & Development Board (HDB), which develops public housing.
- High-quality building materials are utilized for formal housing, ensuring durability and safety.
Features of Informal Housing
- Informal housing may lack proper infrastructure, be poorly constructed, and situated in areas vulnerable to pollution and neglect.
- Typically located near landfills, sewage plants, and other industrial sites, informal housing suffers from inadequate access to essential services.
Distribution of Housing Types
- Formal housing is strategically located near green spaces and essential amenities, with good infrastructure in place.
- Informal housing tends to cluster in neglected areas, often characterized by poor living conditions and limited access to utilities.
- Understanding the spatial distribution pattern of housing types can reveal inequalities and inform urban planning efforts.
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Explore the principles of building sustainable cities in this quiz focused on Chapters 7 to 9. Understand the characteristics that define a city and the various factors that influence urban development. Test your knowledge on sustainable practices and urban planning concepts.
