Urban Form Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Where is Mumbai’s CBD located?
A
At the southern tip of Salsette Island.
2
Q
Where are informal settlements typically located?
A
On flood-prone marginal land like River Mithi’s banks.
3
Q
What are ‘edge cities’ in Mumbai?
A
Towns like Navi Mumbai and Thane that are part of urban sprawl.
4
Q
What urban form pattern is seen due to inequality?
A
Slums next to skyscrapers – extreme polarisation.
5
Q
What is a ‘fortress development’?
A
Gated, secure housing for the wealthy – increases segregation.
