Cities have grown & changed significantly over time, with many different factors influencing their Development.
Key drivers for urban change & growth include…
Cities often expand to accommodate new residents
=> development of new neighborhoods & infrastructure
Growth of industries & businesses
=> Development of new commercial & industrial areas
=> Expansion of existing neighborhoods
e.g. development of automobile & the growth of the internet, have had a significant impact on the physical structure & organization of cities
Cities are often influenced by environmental factors
e.g. natural disasters, climate change & pollution
Which can impact the growth & development of urban areas
Over time, cities have changed in many ways, with some of the most significant changes including:
Cities have become increasingly urbanized, with more people living in cities than in rural areas
People moving to the suburbs to escape the congestion & pollution of urban areas
Wealthier residents moving into previously low-income neighborhoods & driving up the prices
Decline in a city’s industrial sectors
leading to a closure of factories & a shift towards service-based economies
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