COMMUNITIES. Why urbanization and consequences? 10 cities in your country.

Question

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Tanya van den Berg · Answer 1

Urbanization is the movement of an increasing percentage of the population into urban areas.

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Tanya van den Berg · Answer 2

Urbanization:

Consequences of urbanization:

Urbanization might lead to consequences such as:

Traffic congestion in the city due to an increase in population.
Housing shortages, which might lead to overcrowded housing and squatter settlements.
The decline of the CBD area in cities.
An increase in crime.
An increase in unemployment.
Decrease in the quality service provision.

And much more.