Cities and Urban Land–Use

They illustrate that only developing countries struggle with managing resources for large urban populations.

Both crises highlight how rapid urbanization without adequate planning for basic resources can jeopardize city's sustainability.

Both instances prove cities are always prepared to cope with severe resource shortages due to emergency response measures.

These examples indicate all cities experiencing population growth eventually face resource depletion problems.

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Oman

Qatar

A decrease in food prices due to higher demand.

Increased use of technology to intensify agricultural production.

Expansion of arable land into peri-urban areas.

Reduction in the consumption of resource-intensive crops.

Overburdened public transport systems

Reduced air pollution levels

Lower population densities

Decreased demand for housing units

Increasing police presence in neighborhoods.

Offering tax benefits to large corporations.

Implementing inclusionary zoning policies.

Expanding public transportation routes.

Extensive vertical gardens

Underground farming initiatives

Rainwater harvesting systems in all buildings

A city-wide bike-sharing system

They lead to significant reductions in vehicle emissions

Edge cities contribute to the fragmentation of ecosystems due to varied land uses and non-centralized layouts

Such developments provide continuous greenspace corridors between dense cores and peripheries

They result in increased public transit efficiency compared to traditional models because of their decentralized nature

Encouraging unrestricted suburban development.

Limiting outward expansion and promoting higher-density urban forms.

Focusing solely on technological advancements.

Ignoring environmental impacts in favour of economic growth.

Both instances prove that modern cities are impregnable to significant social problems like poverty or unemployment.

Unplanned or uncontrolled urbanization can lead to severe socio-economic challenges for a city.

They both illustrate how government policies always successfully tackle issues related to rapid urban growth or decay.

The examples indicate that all post-industrial cities inevitably experience population decline while developing ones face slum proliferation.

Improved waste management systems as mixed-use designs typically include greener building technologies and recycling facilities.

Decrease in traffic congestion due to integration of residential and commercial spaces reducing commuting distances.

Possible displacement of low-income residents due to rising property values and gentrification processes.

Enhanced walkability leading to lower levels of physical activity among residents who no longer need to commute far distances.