This is an excellent documentary to watch for those revising for GCSE or AS exams this summer. The two part documentary gives a balanced insight into the problems of life in some of Mumbai's slums and also highlights some of the positives. The second part looks how slums in Mumbai have been 'regenerated' and plans for further redevelopment in the city as India's economy continues to grow.
Showing posts with label Managing Urban Change. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Managing Urban Change. Show all posts
Environmental Problems in Santiago
Here are some useful links for researching the issues of air and water pollution in Chile's capital city, Santiago.
Santiago's Stifling Smogs
Between the soaring Andes to the east and coastal mountains in the west, Chile's capital Santiago suffers stifling smogs. The area's physical geography, industry and a population of more than six million people combine to create some of South America's worst air pollution. This video highlights some of the issues.
Urban Planet
An interactive map showing how the growth and distribution of urban areas has changed since 1955.
An excellent collection of BBC News reports about urbanisation and the opportunities and challenges living in urban areas brings to people around the world.
London vs. Mumbai
Watch the two videos below side by side to gain an insight into the contrasting environments of two of the world's major cities, London and Mumbai. The videos are from Urban Earth, a collaborative project which attempts to "(re)present geographical patterns that are revealed in maps".
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