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What is the definition of urbanization?
The increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas.
What is the definition of gentrification?
The transformation of a low-income neighborhood into a more affluent one.
What is the definition of redlining?
Discriminatory practice denying services to residents of certain areas.
What is the definition of blockbusting?
Creating fear about racial changes to pressure homeowners to sell.
What is the definition of white flight?
The movement of white people from diverse urban areas to suburbs.
What is the definition of residential segregation?
The physical separation of different racial/ethnic groups in housing.
What is the definition of public housing?
Government-provided housing for low-income individuals and families.
What is the definition of squatter settlements?
Informal settlements with improvised housing, lacking legal ownership.
What is the definition of disamenity zones?
Areas with undesirable features like pollution, crime, and poverty.
What is the definition of de jure segregation?
Segregation by law.
What is the definition of de facto segregation?
Segregation by social, economic, or cultural factors.
What is counter-urbanization?
Movement of industry/people from cities to suburbs/rural areas.
What is the key driver of urbanization?
Economic growth, job opportunities, and access to services.
What is the main impact of gentrification?
Displacement of low-income residents and loss of cultural heritage.
What is the lasting effect of redlining?
Reduced investment and perpetuation of inequality in affected neighborhoods.
What is the primary goal of public housing?
To provide safe and affordable housing for low-income individuals.
What is a key characteristic of squatter settlements?
Lack of access to clean water, sanitation, and electricity.
What is the main cause of residential segregation?
Redlining, discrimination, economic inequality, and personal preferences.
What is the main impact of white flight?
Increased segregation and loss of diversity in urban areas.
What is the effect of disamenity zones on residents?
Negative effects on health, well-being, and quality of life.
What is the purpose of Master-Planned Communities?
Offer safety and amenities, attracting high-income residents.
What is the result of rising housing costs in urban areas?
Affordability becomes a major issue for many residents.
What are the causes and effects of gentrification?
Cause: Influx of wealthier residents/businesses. Effect: Displacement of low-income residents.
What are the causes and effects of redlining?
Cause: Discriminatory lending practices. Effect: Reduced investment in minority neighborhoods.
What are the causes and effects of blockbusting?
Cause: Real estate agents exploiting racial biases. Effect: Displacement and neighborhood instability.
What are the causes and effects of white flight?
Cause: Racial/ethnic changes in urban areas. Effect: Increased segregation and suburban sprawl.
What are the causes and effects of residential segregation?
Cause: Redlining, discrimination. Effect: Unequal access to resources and social division.
What are the causes and effects of squatter settlements?
Cause: Rapid urbanization, lack of affordable housing. Effect: Poor living conditions and lack of services.
What are the causes and effects of Disamenity Zones?
Cause: Pollution, high crime rates. Effect: Negative impacts on health and quality of life.
What are the causes and effects of Central City Revival?
Cause: Increased popularity. Effect: Becoming cultural and entertainment hubs.
What are the causes and effects of Decentralization?
Cause: Movement of industry and people. Effect: Suburban and rural areas growth.
What are the causes and effects of rising housing costs?
Cause: Increased demand. Effect: Affordability becomes a major issue.