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What are the general steps of urbanization?
Rural population migrates to urban areas, urban areas grow in size and density, infrastructure develops, and social and economic changes occur.
What is the definition of Urban Area?
A central city + surrounding suburbs, with at least 50,000 people.
What is the definition of Urban Cluster?
A smaller urban area with 2,500-50,000 people.
What is the definition of Urbanization?
The shift of populations from rural to urban areas and how people adapt to these changes.
What is the definition of a Megacity?
Urban areas with over 10 million people.
What is the definition of a Metacity (Global City)?
Major players in the global economy, connected through economic, cultural, and political links.
What is the definition of Suburbanization?
Population growth and development in areas surrounding urban centers.
What is the definition of Urban Sprawl?
Low-density, car-dependent development over a wide area.
What is the definition of Metropolitan Area?
Large city + surrounding suburbs, population > 50,000.
What is the definition of Micropolitan Area?
Smaller city + surrounding towns, population 10,000-50,000.
What is the definition of Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)?
Region centered on an urban center, including adjacent commuter counties.
What is the definition of Primary Statistical Area (PSA)?
CBSA not centered in a metro or micro area, population at least 10,000.
What is the Garden-City Movement?
A movement to create self-contained, planned communities combining city and countryside, with limited population, mixed land use, and green belts.
Explain the concept of a megacity.
A megacity is an urban area with a population exceeding 10 million residents. They are large, complex, diverse, and serve as economic, political, and cultural hubs.
Explain the concept of a metacity (global city).
A metacity is a major player in the global economy, connected through economic, cultural, and political links. They are centers of innovation and influence global trends.
What are the key characteristics of a megacity?
Large population (over 10 million), complex infrastructure, diverse population, and serves as an economic, political, and cultural hub.
What are the key characteristics of a metacity?
Global influence, centers of innovation, connected through economic, cultural, and political links, and influence global trends.
What is the main goal of the Garden City Movement?
To create self-contained, planned communities that combine the benefits of both urban and rural environments.
What are the key principles of the Garden City Movement?
Limited population size, mixed land use, green belts, and a radial layout.
What are the drivers of suburbanization?
Population growth, increased car ownership, expanded road networks, land use policies, and the desire for larger, more affordable housing.
What are the consequences of urban sprawl?
Loss of farmland and natural areas, increased pollution and traffic congestion, decline of urban centers, and increased infrastructure costs.
What is the relationship between a CBSA and metropolitan/micropolitan areas?
A CBSA is an umbrella term for both metropolitan and micropolitan areas, representing a region centered on an urban center with adjacent commuter counties.