Urbanization论城市化对人类生活的利弊.pptVIP

 --By Viola Definition Common standard of high quality of life How did Urbanization improve quality of life Solutions to the problem it brings Physical growth of urban areas Global change Total population concentrate in towns Modernization Industrialization Material well being (GDP per person, job, welfare,housing) Political stability freedom Spiritual comfort (culture, education) Environment and so on --Research from UN Econimist Intelligence Unit Economy development Income increasing Better welfare Living condition improving Security Developed Countries 80% of Output Developing Countries 40% of GDP --World Forum III Urbanization rateLevel of economic development Welfare Hotel in Manhattan Life in countryside Life in city Improve legal system Enhance citizens’ rights and moral consciousness Roman Law The foundation of city create Roman Law. The root of today’s legal system. Cultral communication City seminars Shanghai Expo--Better city, better life Problems Gap between rural areas and modern cities. Environmental problems Solutions Overseas Development Institute: * Labor protection * Flexible land use regulation * Investment in basic services Solutions Enviromental regulations Development of public transportation Education Planned community Garden city movement Solutions--London Material Civilization Political Civilization Spiritual Civilization I enjoy the magnificent madness and cold beauty that city brings to me. -- Da Molly * -- *