Planning Sustainable Places · Regions of the World
Urbanization and Megacities
Examining the rapid growth of urban populations and the resulting spatial and social pressures.
Key Questions
- 1What factors drive the rural to urban migration pipeline in developing nations?
- 2How do megacities manage the demand for infrastructure and essential services?
- 3Why do informal settlements emerge as a dominant feature of the urban landscape?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9GE3K07AC9GE3K08
Year: Year 12
Subject: Geography
Unit: Planning Sustainable Places
Period: Regions of the World
Suggested Methodologies
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