Motavalli, Jim,
Cities of the Future. Jim Motavalli and others. - E Magazine, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 20, Environment, 1522-3205; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: Cities of the Future, Sept./Oct. 2005; pp. 26-39.
"We take big cities for granted today, but they are a relatively recent phenomenon. Most of human history concerns rural people making a living from the land. But the world is rapidly urbanizing, and it's not at all clear that our planet has the resources to cope with this relentless trend. And, unfortunately, most of the growth is occurring in urban centers ill-equipped for the pace of change. You've heard of the 'birth dearth'? It's bypassing Dhaka, Mumbai, Mexico City and Lagos, cities that are adding population as many of their western counterparts contract." (E MAGAZINE) This article describes the challenges facing mega-cities worldwide, including population growth and environmental ills.
1522-3205;
Cities and towns--Growth
Cities and towns--History
Emigration and immigration
Emigration and immigration--Economic aspects
Infrastructure (Economics)--Developing countries
Megacities
Overpopulation
Pollution--Environmental aspects
Population
Poverty--Statistics
Quality of life
Traffic congestion
Urban pollution
Water pollution--Developing countries
Bombay (India)
Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Jakarta (Indonesia)
Lagos (Nigeria)
Mexico City (Mexico)
Tokyo (Japan)
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Cities of the Future. Jim Motavalli and others. - E Magazine, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 20, Environment, 1522-3205; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: Cities of the Future, Sept./Oct. 2005; pp. 26-39.
"We take big cities for granted today, but they are a relatively recent phenomenon. Most of human history concerns rural people making a living from the land. But the world is rapidly urbanizing, and it's not at all clear that our planet has the resources to cope with this relentless trend. And, unfortunately, most of the growth is occurring in urban centers ill-equipped for the pace of change. You've heard of the 'birth dearth'? It's bypassing Dhaka, Mumbai, Mexico City and Lagos, cities that are adding population as many of their western counterparts contract." (E MAGAZINE) This article describes the challenges facing mega-cities worldwide, including population growth and environmental ills.
1522-3205;
Cities and towns--Growth
Cities and towns--History
Emigration and immigration
Emigration and immigration--Economic aspects
Infrastructure (Economics)--Developing countries
Megacities
Overpopulation
Pollution--Environmental aspects
Population
Poverty--Statistics
Quality of life
Traffic congestion
Urban pollution
Water pollution--Developing countries
Bombay (India)
Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Jakarta (Indonesia)
Lagos (Nigeria)
Mexico City (Mexico)
Tokyo (Japan)
AC1.S5
050