Challenges of Urban Growth
Students investigate the social, economic, and environmental challenges associated with rapid urban growth, such as slums, pollution, and traffic.
Key Questions
- Explain the causes and consequences of informal settlements (slums) in rapidly growing megacities.
- Assess the environmental impacts of urban sprawl and potential mitigation strategies.
- Design innovative solutions to address traffic congestion in a major metropolitan area.
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