Topic 3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What are the five processes a city can go through?
- Urbanisation
- Sub-urbanisation
- Counter urbanisation
- Deindustrialisation
- Regeneration
What are the four zones in a city?
- CBD
- Inner city
- Suburbs
- Rural-urban fringe
What are the three types of land use found in a city?
- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
What four factors affect land use in a city?
- Accessibility
- Availability
- Cost
- Planning regulations
What is Mumbai’s site?
West cost India on a peninsula
What is Mumbai’s situation?
On major trade routes to Europe, China, and the Middle East
Name two contrasting residential areas in Mumbai
Navi Mumbai (New Mumbai) and Dharavi
Why is the structure of Mumbai not that of a typical city?
Its CBD is on a peninsula so it could only grow north then east
State two reasons for the growth of Mumbai
- Rural-urban migration
2. Natural increase
Describe two opportunities of population growth in Mumbai
- Dharavi satellite dishes
2. Dharavi industry has over 15,000 factories
Describe two challenges of population growth in Mumbai
- Overcrowded slums
2. Traffic congestion
Describe four reasons for the differences in quality of life in Mumbai
- Rent Controls
- Corruption
- Informal economy
- Inefficient government
Why is the quality of life in Mumbai still better than in most rural areas?
More access to services eg. Healthcare and edication
State two top-down development strategies in Mumbai
- Gorai Garbage site closure
2. Mumbai monorail
State two bottom-up development strategies in Mumbai
- SPARC toilets
2. AGORA finance
Explain urbanisation
The increasing proportion of people living in towns or cities
Explain sub-urbanization
The outward spread of a built-up area
Explain Counter-urbanisation
The movement of people and employment from cities to smaller settlements and rural areas, happens by rise in transport and ICT
Explain deindustrialization
The decline or reduction of industrial activity in an area, often caused by cheaper labour in other countries eg. Detroit
Explain Regeneration
Reviving or improving the economy or environment of a run-down area eg. Olympic Park in Stratford, London
