key term - Urbanization

Definition

Urbanization is the process by which rural areas become transformed into urban areas, characterized by a significant increase in population density and vast changes in the natural environment and lifestyle. This phenomenon is often driven by migration from rural to urban areas in search of better employment opportunities, education, and living conditions.

Related terms

Demography: The statistical study of populations, including their size, distribution, and trends.

Gentrification:

The process of renovating and improving a house or district so that it conforms to middle-class taste, often leading to the displacement of lower-income residents.

Sustainable Development:

A developmental approach that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, particularly in terms of environmental conservation