URBANIZATIONURBANIZATION

WHAT IS URBANIZATION? The transformation of rural lands into urban

areas. Places with a poplulation of at least 2500

people. Travel Distance to Work Living Conditions

THE DOWN SIDE TO URBANIZATION.

Environmental Problems Substandard Housing Poverty Unemployment Lack of proper sewage, and other necessities

HOW CAN THESE ISSUES BE CORRECTED?

Do not ignore the issues Take Action Citizens should get involved Politicians should solicite the citizens for help

THE BRONX CENTER FEATURES AN APPROACH TO ADDRESSING URBAN PROBLEMS THAT CONNECTS COMMUNITY

MEMBERS, ACADEMICS, URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL

BUSINESSES, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND CITY OFFICIALS/POLITICIANS IN A PROBLEM-SOLVING PROCESS

THAT IS ACTIVE AND COLLABORATIVE.

THE BRONX CENTER PROJECT - "DON'T MOVE, IMPROVE"

multi-discipline plan restoration of architecturally significant buildings construction of hundreds of new low and mid-rise

residences the creation of jobs and job training programs

INSTITUTIONALIZING COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENTCOTE D'IVOIRE

The Mayor of Adjame has decided to focus on:

-unemployment -poverty -environmental degradation

Neighborhood committees (CDQs) were established to address:

-environmental improvements - sanitary settings for housing -building and operation of community

facilities and services

CONCLUSION Because urbanization seems to be inevitable we

should focus on ways to make the transition smoother. The communities should come together and list the issues that they face and come up with possible ways to improve the issues. Strategies and precautions need to be establised and implemented in order to make the transition into urbanization easier.

REFERENCESREFERENCES

MOST Clearing House (n.d.). Institutionalizing Community-Based Development. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from http://www.unesco.org/most/africa17.htm

MOST Clearing House (n.d.). The Bronx Center Project - "Don't Move, Improve". Retrieved April 15, 2010, from http://www.unesco.org/most/usa1.htm

People's Daily (2006). Protest against urban violence. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200604/25/eng20060425_260956.html