What is a Mega City and What Problems do they face?
The title mega city is given to the convergence of one or more places whose population exceeds over 10 million. Of course with a population this colossal, mega city's share many common problems, such as traffic congestion, overpopulation, poor sanitation, healthcare, pollution, lack of resources, crime, livable space, management of the environment, infrastructure and unsafe working conditions. Mega cities growing population is both creating numerous problems and opportunities. For instance, to some mega cities, a high population is thought to be beneficial for community feel, the economy and the environmental growth outside of the city. Most of the mega cities detrimental problems however are caused by a significant lack of available resources. In response theses cities have had many solutions to help fix the problem, such as using renewable energy, increase in green space, sustainable living and having a Smart Growth plan-instead of urban sprawl-and population reduction (through use of contraception).
Urbanization is why Mega Cities become Mega Cities. So what is Urbanization?
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Distribution of the World's Mega City's (Top 20)
Geographical Inquiry on the Mega City of Dhaka, Capital of Bangladesh
Five Framing questions have been used to help us conduct our research and discover more about the the problems, solutions and overall livability of the world mega city of Dhaka. They are...
1.What is the most dangerous challenge/problem for the mega city of Dhaka?
2. What response have the government and community taken to deal with the problems in Dhaka?
3. Why might someone live or visit in Dhaka? Why/why not?
4. Is urbanization a positive or negative for Dhaka? Are they growing smart? Why/why not?
5. Are slums and squatter settlements a way of life for the residents of Dhaka?
1.What is the most dangerous challenge/problem for the mega city of Dhaka?
2. What response have the government and community taken to deal with the problems in Dhaka?
3. Why might someone live or visit in Dhaka? Why/why not?
4. Is urbanization a positive or negative for Dhaka? Are they growing smart? Why/why not?
5. Are slums and squatter settlements a way of life for the residents of Dhaka?