❖ Urbanization
★ Urbanization is the process where more people move from rural areas to cities. As a result, cities grow in population and size
➜ Many people move to cities to find better jobs, education, and services
❖ Sustainable Cities
★ Sustainable cities are cities designed to protect the environment, support the economy and improve people's quality of life. They aim to meet present needs without damaging the future
➜ A sustainable city may invest in public transport, green parks and renewable energy
❖ Language Focus - Expressing Problems and Solutions
★ Talking about Urban Problems (examples of useful expressions)
➜ Cities face many challenges such as...
➜ One major problem is...
➜ Another difficulty is...
➜ Urban growth can lead to...
✦ Examples
➜ Cities face many challenges such as pollution and traffic congestion
➜ One major problem is housing shortage
➜ Urban growth can lead to overcrowding