Urbanization - the seamy side

Innovative machines, rising technology and increasing demand for housing and jobs, has consequently given a tremendous boom to urbanization across the globe. In this article, we shall consider some indispensable advantages and some shortcomings of this rapid constructions.

Many developing countries like India, Brazil and China, have achieved swift economical growth with urbanization - creating numerous jobs, splendid business centers, spectacular tourist places etc.  In addition to this, these is an abrupt rise in demand for automobiles with increasing business opportunities and, therefore, promoting the sales of cars, hence, leveraging import and export business of vehicles and automobile parts. Impoverished nations of Africa have reaped the benefits of an increase in literacy levels, reduce in child mortality rates and more promising hospital facilities.


However, these are some demerits of urbanization that should not be ignored. One of the biggest disadvantages of urbanization is deforestation and loss of green-lands that are eventually exploited by opulent builders to create plush buildings and offices. Another considerable drawback is a huge devastation of the environment caused by air and water pollution. Unfortunately, it is frequently observed that preoccupied governments of such nations have turned oblivious to these issues. An alarming rise in traffic congestion and road accidents have made the life of daily commuters extremely miserable.


To conclude, development and construction are the need of the day, nonetheless, with meticulous planning a win-win situation can be accomplished for the progress of a nation and prevention of the deterioration of the environment. People of the world are immensely impressed by the robust skyscrapers and elegant edifices, unfortunately, they are not able to see the seamy side of urbanization.