1. Chapter 10
The Urban World

2. Population and Urbanization
Urban migration

3. Population and Urbanization
Characteristics of the Urban Population
Increased heterogeneity
Young age structure
Different proportions of males / females

4. Population and Urbanization
Urbanization Trends
Insert Table 10.1

5. Population and Urbanization
Urbanization Trends in US

6. Population and Urbanization
Rush to urbanization in developing countries has led to:
squatter settlements

7. Population and Urbanization
Rush to urbanization in developing countries has led to:
squatter settlements
exceptionally high unemployment
homelessness

8. The City as an Ecosystem
Mixed use
Land Use Patterns
Park City, UT
Residential

9. The City as an Ecosystem
Land Use Patterns
Undeveloped
Park City, UT

10. The City as an Ecosystem
Environmental Problems Associated with Urban Areas
Brownfields
Inadequate sewage / storm water systems
Long commutes
Air pollution

11. The City as an Ecosystem
Environmental Problems Associated with Urban Areas
Creation of urban heat islands

12. The City as an Ecosystem
Environmental Problems Associated with Urban Areas
Dust domes

13. The City as an Ecosystem
Environmental Problems Associated with Urban Areas
Noise pollution

14. The City as an Ecosystem
Environmental Benefits of Urbanization
Preservation of rural areas
(particularly with compact development)

15. Urban Land Use Planning
Typical urban area
Land intensive businesses (lowest taxes)
Central business district (highest taxes)
Residential areas (high to moderate taxes)

16. Urban Land Use Planning
Transportation and Urban Development

17. Urban Land Use Planning
Suburban Sprawl
Problems:
Increased air pollution
Loss / fragmentation of wildlife habitat
Loss of wetlands, forest, & agricultural lands
Noise pollution

18. Making Cities More Sustainable
Features of a sustainable city:
1) Clear, cohesive urban policies
2) Utilize energy and other resources efficiently

19. Making Cities More Sustainable
Features of a sustainable city:
1) Clear, cohesive urban policies
2) Utilize energy and other resources efficiently
3) Designed to reduce pollution
4) Large areas of green space
5) People-centered, not car-centered
6) Encourage urban farming

20. Making Cities More Sustainable
Case-in-Point: Curitiba, Brazil