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Urbanization

Environmental Benefits and Challenges

Tim Seddon

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Introduction

“For the first time in history, more than half its human population, 3.3 billion people,will be living in urban areas.” United

Nations Population Fund (2007).

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The Benefits and Challenges

Benefits:

1. Economic Progress

2. Vertical Development

Challenges:

1. Heat Island Effect

2. Urban Poverty

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Benefit #1  – Economic Progress

• Diversified Economic Base

• Employment Opportunities and Income

• High Standard of Living

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Benefit #2  – Vertical Development

• Provides More Housing

• Uses Less Land and Resources

• Consolidates People, Goods andServices

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Challenge #1  – Heat Island Effect 

• Increased Temperatures

• Increased Pollution and Gas Emissions

• Decreased Water and Living Quality

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Challenge #2  – Urban Poverty 

• Insufficient Incomes

• Inadequate Housing

• Health Problems

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Conclusion

The urban settings are an increasingrealism for people everywhere. Theability to deal effectively with thisexpected urban growth will require an

open mind. 

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References

• Axia College of University of Phoenix. (2008). VisualizingEnvironmental Science. Retrieved December 5, 2008, from AxiaCollege, aXcess, SCI275-Environmental Science Course Website.

• California Institute of Public Affairs. (2007). Global urbanization and protected areas. Retrieved December 6, 2008, fromhttp://www.interenvironment.org/cipa/urb-6.htm

• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Culture Organization.(n.d.). City Management in Tilburg: Past, Present and Future The Netherlands. Retrieved December 7, 2008, fromhttp://www.unesco.org/most/westeu14.htm

• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Culture Organization.

(n.d.). The Bronx Center Project - "Don't Move, Improve" USA.Retrieved December 6, 2008, fromhttp://www.unesco.org/most/usa1.htm

• United Nations Population Fund. (2007). State of the World Population 2007. Retrieved December 7, 2008, fromhttp://www.unfpa.org/swp/2007/english/introduction.html