Chapter 20 Review Questions

Urban Development
  1. Describe what is meant by the “urban crisis” and give several examples.
  2. Define a “slum” and discuss why they are common features of urban landscapes in the developing world.
  3. Discuss the World Bank’s approach to urban development.
  4. What has been the effect of globalization on urban areas?
  5. Contrast North American/European urban growth with the experience of developing countries today.
  6. Explain briefly the re-emergence of urban agriculture.
  7. What are some examples of the new problems related to the urban crisis?
  8. What problems do cities located along water bodies face?
  9. What are two reasons that slums form?
  10. What is the “right to the city”?
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