{"id":28863,"date":"2024-09-03T18:25:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T12:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=28863"},"modified":"2024-09-03T18:25:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T12:55:51","slug":"asian-cities-are-growing-upwards-more-than-outwards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/03-09-2024\/asian-cities-are-growing-upwards-more-than-outwards","title":{"rendered":"Asian Cities are Growing Upwards more than Outwards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ Urban development, GS3\/ Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new study published in Nature Cities has found that Cities around the world, especially in Asia, are growing upwards faster than they are spreading outwards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The cities with populations in excess of <strong>10 million people<\/strong> had more prominent vertical growth, and this effect became more pronounced in the<strong> 2010s.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian cities did not show a uniform upward growth, with only the large ones with more than<strong> 5 million<\/strong> people showing upward and outward or just outward growth, mostly in the 2010s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>China, Japan, South Korea and other east Asian countries<\/strong> have experienced one of the most dramatic urban transformations in the world, characterized by the rapid proliferation of high-rise buildings, particularly in its major cities.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, and Guangzhou<\/strong> are known for their impressive skylines filled with high-rise buildings and skyscrapers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In India, Cities like <strong>Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai<\/strong> are seeing a significant increase in vertical development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reason for upward growth in cities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Global Urbanization Trends: <\/strong>The world is becoming increasingly urbanized, with more people living in cities than in rural areas. To manage this population shift, cities are expanding upwards rather than outwards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High Land Costs: <\/strong>As land prices rise in urban centers, building upwards becomes more economically viable than expanding horizontally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Construction Techniques: <\/strong>Advances in engineering and construction technology have made it easier and safer to build taller structures.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Innovations in materials, design, and construction methods have enabled cities to grow vertically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Changing Lifestyles:<\/strong> Urban residents, especially younger generations, are increasingly drawn to the <strong>convenience and amenities<\/strong> offered by high-rise living, such as proximity to work, shopping, and entertainment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advantages of the Vertical Shift in Urban Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taller buildings allow more people to live in a smaller area, making <strong>better use of limited urban land<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This can reduce urban sprawl, preserving green spaces and agricultural land outside city limits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concentrating populations in vertical developments can lead to <strong>more efficient delivery of public services<\/strong> such as transportation, waste management, and utilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vertical cities can reduce the need for long commutes, as people live closer to work, <strong>reducing traffic congestion<\/strong> and <strong>lowering greenhouse gas emissions.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taller buildings, particularly when <strong>designed with green technologies,<\/strong> can be more <strong>energy-efficient and sustainable<\/strong> compared to low-density urban development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disadvantages of the Vertical Shift in Urban Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The rise of vertical development leads to <strong>gentrification, <\/strong>displacing lower-income populations and increasing social inequality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing infrastructure, such as roads, sewage systems, and public transportation, may not be equipped to handle the increased density, leading to <strong>overcrowding and potential breakdowns in services.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-rise buildings can create <strong>urban heat islands<\/strong>, where the concentration of concrete and lack of green space raise local temperatures, affecting the microclimate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taller buildings pose challenges for emergency services like <strong>firefighting and evacuation,<\/strong> especially in the event of natural disasters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residents of high-rise buildings<strong> experience social isolation<\/strong>, as vertical living can reduce opportunities for neighborly interactions compared to more horizontal, community-based urban designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Concluding remarks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The high-rise building trend is a response to the challenges of rapid urbanization, land scarcity, and the need for sustainable urban development.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While vertical growth offers many advantages, it also presents challenges that must be carefully managed.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The future of high-rise development will likely involve a balance between economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability, with a focus on creating livable, resilient urban environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/asian-cities-are-growing-upwards-more-than-outwards-satellite-data-show\/article68592746.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new study published in Nature Cities has found that Cities around the world, especially in Asia, are growing upwards faster than they are spreading 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