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What is Gentrification?
What is Gentrification?
Older neighborhoods are being replaced with a newer construction, like shops and businesses on the ground floor and housing above.
What does infill refer to?
What does infill refer to?
The filling in of empty or run-down parts of a city with new development.
What is a Metropolitan area?
What is a Metropolitan area?
A major population center made up of a large city and the smaller suburbs and towns that surround it.
What is the Rural Fringe?
What is the Rural Fringe?
What are Suburbs?
What are Suburbs?
What is the Urban Core?
What is the Urban Core?
Define Urban Sprawl?
Define Urban Sprawl?
Which of the following is a Pro of Urban Sprawl?
Which of the following is a Pro of Urban Sprawl?
Define "Mixed-use development"
Define "Mixed-use development"
What is a "Public transportation system"?
What is a "Public transportation system"?
Define "Smart Growth"
Define "Smart Growth"
What is "Traffic"?
What is "Traffic"?
What is a "Urban growth boundary"?
What is a "Urban growth boundary"?
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Urban Sprawl
Urban Sprawl
The process of urban areas expanding outward into rural areas.
Pro of Urban Sprawl: More Space
Pro of Urban Sprawl: More Space
Increased availability of land for housing and businesses.
Pro of Urban Sprawl: Lower Housing Costs
Pro of Urban Sprawl: Lower Housing Costs
Lower housing costs compared to urban areas.
Pro of Urban Sprawl: Reduced Congestion
Pro of Urban Sprawl: Reduced Congestion
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Pro of Urban Sprawl: Job Growth in Suburbs
Pro of Urban Sprawl: Job Growth in Suburbs
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Con of Urban Sprawl: Air Pollution
Con of Urban Sprawl: Air Pollution
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Con of Urban Sprawl: Habitat Loss
Con of Urban Sprawl: Habitat Loss
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Con of Urban Sprawl: Car Dependency
Con of Urban Sprawl: Car Dependency
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Con of Urban Sprawl: Increased Traffic
Con of Urban Sprawl: Increased Traffic
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Con of Urban Sprawl: Resource Strain
Con of Urban Sprawl: Resource Strain
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Study Notes
Definitions
- Gentrification: Older neighborhoods are replaced with newer construction, like shops and businesses on the ground floor and housing on the upper levels.
- Infill: Filling in empty or rundown parts of a city with new development.
- Metropolitan Area: A large population center, including a large city and smaller surrounding towns and suburbs.
- Rural Fringe: Small towns, farms, and open spaces just beyond a city's suburbs.
- Suburbs: Developed areas at the edge of a city with mainly homes, but also stores and businesses.
- Urban Core: The older part of a large city, serving as the downtown or central business district.
- Urban Fringe: The ring of small towns and suburbs surrounding a large city.
- Urban Sprawl: The rapid and often poorly planned spread of development from an urban area into rural areas.
Pros and Cons of Urban Sprawl
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Pros*
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Lower Building Costs: Costs are typically lower in rural areas.
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Better Family Environment: Homes outside the city are often viewed as better places to raise a family.
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Increased Business and Jobs: New housing construction often leads to jobs in construction and related industries.
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Cons*
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Increased Traffic and Pollution: Reliance on cars often leads to traffic jams and air pollution.
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Habitat Loss: Developing land often means loss of habitats and wildlife.
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Higher Taxes: Construction companies in the area may increase tax rates.
Urban Sprawl Movement
- Cities typically begin as a small, compact urban core.
- As populations increase, development spreads outward creating an urban fringe.
- Further expansion extends into the rural fringe.
Solutions for Urban Sprawl
- Mixed-use development
- Public transportation systems
- Smart growth
- Traffic management
- Urban growth boundaries
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Explore key terms related to urban sprawl and its consequences. This quiz encompasses definitions like gentrification, infill, and urban fringe, alongside their pros and cons. Test your knowledge on how urban development affects communities and landscapes.
