10/27 Geo Engage #1- What do you think this pic is representing? #2- What do you notice about the location of the labels on the map?
US/Canada- Population & Growth (urban sprawl)
Cities Urbanization > Industrial Revolution Machines to farm > move to cities Don't need as many farmers... where go?
Cities Metropolitan area 81% of US and 60% of Canada in metro areas Pop. Of 50,000+ Main city + Outlying communities (suburbs; Katy, Sugar Land, Tomball, Pearland) 81% of US and 60% of Canada in metro areas
MEGALOPOLIS “great-city” made up of several cities area b/e Boston and Washington, D.C... “Boswash”
ALL CITIES in Megalopolis usually connected by trade/communication
Rivers/waterways offered natural resources and transp. routes contributed to the growth of N. America’s inland cities Before big cities? After big cities?
Cities Megalopolis Metropolis Suburbs AUSTIN Major city DALLAS/FORT WORTH Suburbs AUSTIN Major city SAN ANTONIO HOUSTON
Cities Why do ppl settle on the coast/ rivers? Seattle & San Francisco PORTS, trade, resources Seattle & San Francisco Silicon Valley- computer/tech industries
Urban Sprawl urban sprawl 3 layers: Rapid spread of cities & suburbs, often poorly planned due to speed 3 layers: Urban core, Urban fringe, Rural Fringe (on the next slides)
URBAN SPRAWL 1- Urban core “walking city”: downtown all buildings are close
Urban Sprawl 2- urban fringe. 3- rural fringe. Suburbs forming on outer ring of city 3- rural fringe. Small towns/farms outside of suburbs, connected by roads eventually develops
Urban Sprawl Why would people leave the urban core? (what are some causes) Why would people leave the rural fringe? (what are some causes)
Urban Sprawl Sim.
Urban Sprawl Diagram 8 Katy I 10 610 Urban Core 99 59 Urban Fringe Rich/Rose SL Rural Fringe Suburbs Wharton
Urban Sprawl Good things? Bad things? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE77igZczlI
Urban Sprawl Arguments SUPPORTING growth (urban sprawl) New homes on cheaper rural land (cost ) New job opportunities building houses, roads, etc. More $ spent in local stores (local economy) Property taxes help schools & roads
Urban Sprawl 3 arguments AGAINST growth (urban sprawl) Destroys habitats/wildlife (building on what used to be nature) Reliance on cars (far drives- especially if work in the city) traffic, pollution Taxes in rural areas as land develops, becoming more expensive like the downtown. Big businesses can move to rural areas & put small business out. (i.e.- Walmart takes over a locally owned grocery story)
INDIVIDUAL: Mini Poster 1- Choose a side (For or Against) 2- Create a Mini Poster (white/construction paper): Choose either "Stop" or "Support" Urban Sprawl Give 3 reasons justifying your choice Pictures/borders/colors ***Like a flyer that you would pass out to get persuade people to join your side***
Cities Why do ppl settle on the coast/ rivers? PORTS, trade, commercial links, natural resources What are Seattle & San Francisco known for? Silicon Valley- computer & aerospace industries Although DFW is a huge leader as well!
Draw An… IMMIGRANT Use one piece of paper Use 3 colors- must have meaning At least 5 details Words are optional Be ready to share