Post by rettin45 on Sept 21, 2010 2:36:38 GMT -5
An urban area acts as a living organism, which grows with the help of the population size and the wide transport network. It tries to adjust with the newly evolved forces and dynamically changing circumstances. Good residences, smooth flowing traffic, exposure to good quality of water, air, soil and proper drainage for sewage as well as absence of litter and garbage are indicators of good urban health.
Growth is a natural phenomenon. Not only is the population increasing manifold, the cities are also growing fast and often unsustainably. The ecological sustainability in the city is intimately linked to the livelihoods of the city dwellers. Environmentalists are now concerned and are raising their voice in matters related to healthy environment in urban areas.
An urban area is one in which a majority of the residents are supported by manufacturing, commerce or services. Functionally, Ernakulam has emerged as an important administrative, educational and medical center. With the increase in the opportunities in the city, there is an unabated influx of the rural population into the urban areas. Thus when considering the demand for apartments Ernakulam district now leads other destinations and practically speaking no builder has been able to offer built up apartments units according to the preferences of the customers. The lure of employment opportunities in commercial establishments, construction work, transport facilities and other public utility services is an added attraction to the rural people. The city is already crowded and is unable to cope with the increasing population pressure.
The number of business start-ups and the rising demand for skilled laborers has swelled the number of floating population from 1.5 to 2 lakh people. Some of the major roads in peak hours experience extreme pressure in handling heavy traffic. Amongst the worst problems faced by the city today is traffic congestion, air pollution, inadequate or non-existent sewers, waste disposal systems, water pollution and housing shortages. The major problem encountered today is of deteriorating urban health.
Growth is a natural phenomenon. Not only is the population increasing manifold, the cities are also growing fast and often unsustainably. The ecological sustainability in the city is intimately linked to the livelihoods of the city dwellers. Environmentalists are now concerned and are raising their voice in matters related to healthy environment in urban areas.
An urban area is one in which a majority of the residents are supported by manufacturing, commerce or services. Functionally, Ernakulam has emerged as an important administrative, educational and medical center. With the increase in the opportunities in the city, there is an unabated influx of the rural population into the urban areas. Thus when considering the demand for apartments Ernakulam district now leads other destinations and practically speaking no builder has been able to offer built up apartments units according to the preferences of the customers. The lure of employment opportunities in commercial establishments, construction work, transport facilities and other public utility services is an added attraction to the rural people. The city is already crowded and is unable to cope with the increasing population pressure.
The number of business start-ups and the rising demand for skilled laborers has swelled the number of floating population from 1.5 to 2 lakh people. Some of the major roads in peak hours experience extreme pressure in handling heavy traffic. Amongst the worst problems faced by the city today is traffic congestion, air pollution, inadequate or non-existent sewers, waste disposal systems, water pollution and housing shortages. The major problem encountered today is of deteriorating urban health.