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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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URBANIZATION IS DRIVEN BY 5 FACTORS SUCH AS? |
A:Rural-Urban Migration B: Economic opportunities C: Education and Healthcare Facilities D:Natural Increase E:Social and Cultural Factors |
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Section 36 |
Ecological Balance |
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An act to provide for a comprehensive and continuing urban development and housing program, establish the mechanism for its implementation and for other purposes. |
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279 |
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Section 37 |
Population Movements |
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Section 38 |
Urban-rural Interdependence |
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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO FOCUS ON THE GROWING PROBLEM OF URBANIZATION? |
"Urbanization is the root of many other societal and environmental challenges." |
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•Congested roads •Overburdened public transportation systems • Strained Infrastructures |
Overcrowding in Metro Manila |
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•Squatter Areas •Lack of proper housing, sanitation, and access to basic services such as clean water and healthcare |
Informal Settlements |
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•Deforestation •Pollution of air and water •Loss of green spaces •Global warming |
Environmental Degradation |
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•Discrimination •Limited opportunities •Inadequate social services |
Social Inequalities |
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•Metro Manila Edsa traffic problem •Increases air pollution •Exacerbating stress levels among residents |
Traffic Congestion |
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Positive effects of urbanization (5) |
•Improving our sustainable Development •Conveniency •Societal Growth • Higher quality of education • High opportunities |
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Negative effect of urbanization (6) |
•Habitat loss • Deforestation •Poverty Pollutions • Extraction Of fresh Water • Inconveniency |
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8 POSSIBLE SOLUTION FOR URBANIZATION |
•Improving planning and management of urban growth. • Encouraging sustainable development. Renewable Energy •Improving public transport systems. •Investing in urban infrastructure. •Encouraging economic development in rural areas. •Promoting population health programs in rural areas. •International agreements with developing countries. •Promoting social inclusion and reducing inequalities |
