Chapter 2

Types of urban spaces we see around the globe

What you need to learn

The types of urban development we see around the world today in wealthy and less developed countries, and what the future has in store for both

Types of Urban Spaces

megacity

metacity

global city

boomburb

exurb

edge city

informal settlements

Urban Concepts

counter-urbanization

urban sprawl

urban decentralization

Urban Trends

core vs. developing countries today & the future

impact of technology

demographic transition

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