IDEAS 3

Cities 3

Reasons for Urbanization

Negatives of city life

Pedestrian Areas
Reasons for Urbanization (4)
- People move to cities in search of job opportunities
- Cities offer greater employment possibilities and a higher standard of living
- People migrate to cities from the countryside
- Traditional activities like farming need fewer workers nowadays
Negatives of city life (11)
- Life in cities has its drawbacks
- The cost of living is higher than in rural areas
- Some people do not manage to find work
- Housing is usually much more expensive
- Homelessness and poverty are common on cities
- There is a gap between rich and poor
- Life in cities can be extremely stressful
- There are problems like traffic congestion and crime
- Cities lack a sense of communnity
- People do not even know their neighbor
- Cities are sometimes described as "concrete jungles"
Pedestrian Areas (6)
- Pedestrian zones in city centre can improve the local environment
- Banning cars encourages people to walk or cycle
- Many European cities have built bicycle lanes
- Dependence on cars is linked to health problems like obesity
- People who walk or cycle reggularly are generally healthier
- Pedestrian areas are safer and more attractive for both residents and tourists

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IDEAS 3

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DAY 3

Updated

2016-10-29T07:35:25Z

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