URBAN GROWTH AND DECLINE
A geographical issue that affects just about everyone in Australian cities is urban growth and decline.
- What's happening in your suburb?
- How is the growth or decline impacting residents?
- What has been done about it so far by individuals, governments or other groups?
- What geographical skills do you need to investigate this issue further?
- What can you do about it?
Watch this NSW Government video promoting how it will look after the continuing growth of Sydney.
Definitions
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- Urban area
- Urbanisation
- Urban consolidation
- Urban sprawl
- Infrastructure
- Rural-urban fringe
- Urban decay
- Urban renewal
- The doughnut effect
- Socioeconomic status
- Satellite cities
- Gentrification
- Suburbanisation
- City