Content
- What is a Megacity?
- Distribution Pattern of Megacities
- Comparing Megacities Around the world
- Problems Challenges & Solution Responses
- Framing Questions from Inquiry
- Distribution Pattern of Megacities
- Comparing Megacities Around the world
- Problems Challenges & Solution Responses
- Framing Questions from Inquiry
What is a megacity? |
Distribution pattern of megacities |
comparing megacities around the world
Not all megacities are the same. New York City is very different compared to other megacities in the world.
Problems|CHALLENGES and Solutions|responses
Problems and Challenges
Cities may be getting larger, particularly in the developing world, but that does not make them better. Some common issues that megacities around the world, including New York, share are:
Solutions and Responses As populations of cities rise, it is essential that we find ways to solve problems in megacities. The government holds the major responsibility roles to improve the lives of megacity residents.
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New York city direct solutions
FRaming Questions for inquiry
- Who is mainly responsible for the lives of people in the city? In most cases, the government holds the major responsibility of keeping the cities the best they can be.
- How can residents help keep megacities avoid problems? Using public transportation and being mindful of the environment are the main things that residents can do to avoid problems in their megacities.
- What is the most common problem for megacities? Although there are many possible problems for megacities, pollution and environmental destruction the most common.
- What is the population requirement for a city to be classified as a megacity? A megacity must have a population of at least 10 million people.
- Which continent has the most megacities? Out of all the continents, Asia currently contains the most megacities. It is predicted that Asia will continue to have the most megacities in the future.
- Would you like to live in a megacity? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Answers may vary.
- What policies are in place to help solve problem and implement solutions in New York City? Crime-stoppers, Drug-Law enforcement, NYC Environmental Organization, public healthcare services, global warming awareness and the United Homeless Organization are just a few groups that help solve problems in New York City.