Urbanisation: Our Growing Cities Explained
Understanding how and why cities grow Exploring the impacts on people and places Year 8 Social Sciences
What do you think urbanisation means?
Think about the word 'urban' What happens when more people move to cities? Share your ideas with a partner
What is Urbanisation?
The process of people moving from rural areas to cities Cities growing larger and more populated Urban areas expanding outward More people living in cities than countryside
Global Urbanisation Statistics
Push and Pull Factors
{"left":"PUSH FACTORS (reasons to leave rural areas)\nLimited job opportunities\nPoor healthcare and education\nNatural disasters and climate change","right":"PULL FACTORS (reasons to move to cities)\nBetter employment prospects\nAccess to services and amenities\nEducational opportunities"}
Australian Urbanisation
86% of Australians live in urban areas Most people live in major coastal cities Melbourne and Sydney are megacities Regional towns also growing
Case Study: Melbourne's Growth
Look at the data sheet provided Track Melbourne's population from 1850 to 2020 Identify key periods of rapid growth What events might explain these growth spurts?
Positive Effects of Urbanisation
Economic opportunities and job creation Better access to healthcare and education Cultural diversity and entertainment Innovation and technological advancement Efficient public transport systems
Challenges of Urbanisation
Housing shortages and high costs Traffic congestion and pollution Strain on infrastructure and services Social inequality and poverty Loss of green spaces
Global Examples
{"left":"RAPID GROWTH CITIES\nLagos, Nigeria - 15 million people\nDhaka, Bangladesh - informal settlements\nMumbai, India - economic hub","right":"PLANNED CITIES\nSingapore - efficient urban planning\nCuritiba, Brazil - sustainable transport\nCopenhagen, Denmark - bike-friendly design"}
Sustainable Cities: What can we do?
How can cities become more sustainable? What role does technology play? How can young people contribute? Discuss in groups of 4
Looking Forward
"Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody." - Jane Jacobs, Urban Planning Pioneer