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It is the process of population growth and concentration of people in urban areas |
Urbanization |
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It involves the transformation of land for residential, industrial, commercial, and transportation purposes |
Urbanization |
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Factors of Urbanization |
Rural-Urban Migration Economic Opportunities Education and Healthcare Facilities Natural Increase Social and Cultural Factors |
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An act to provide for comprehensive and continuing urban development and housing program, establish the mechanism for its implementation and for other purposes |
R.A No. 7279 or Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 |
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Republic Act No. 7279 Section 36 |
Ecological Balance |
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Republic Act No. 7279 Section 37 |
Population Movements |
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Republic Act No. 7279 Section 38 |
Urban-rural Interdependence |
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It is the root of many other societal and environmental challenges |
Urbanization |
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Urbanization in the Philippines |
1. Overcrowding in Manila 2. Informal Settlements 3. Environmental Degradation 4. Social Inequalities 5. Traffic Congestion |
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UN Habitat org. States that in every 10 Filipinos there are ____ individuals who are living in urban area |
5 |
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Approximately _____% of the whole population are expected to move in urban areas like Manila City in 2050 |
84 |
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Positive Effects of Urbanization |
Social Growth Improving our Sustainable Development Higher quality of education Conveniency High Opportunities |
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Negative Effects of Urbanization |
Habitat loss Poverty Deforestation Pollution Extraction of Fresh Water Inconveniency |
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Possible Solutions |
1. Improving Planning and management of urban group 2. Encouraging Sustainable Development Renewable Energy 3. Improving transport System 4. Investing in urban infrastructure 5. Encouraging economic development in rural areas 6. Promoting population health programs in rural areas 7. International Agreements with developing countries 8. Promoting social inclusion and reducing inequalities |
