All Flashcards
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.
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.
Compare Megacities and Metacities.
Megacities are defined by population size (over 10 million), while metacities are defined by their global influence and economic power. Some cities can be both.
Compare Suburbanization and Urban Sprawl.
Suburbanization is the process of population growth in areas surrounding urban centers, while urban sprawl is the pattern of low-density, car-dependent development that often results from suburbanization.
Compare Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas.
Metropolitan areas have a population of 50,000 or more, while micropolitan areas have a population between 10,000 and 50,000. Metropolitan areas are larger and more economically diverse.