ES/ENVS 4220 3.00 Urbanization in Developing Countries

ES/ENVS 4220 3.00

Urbanization in Developing Countries

The key issues of cities in the Third World are addressed, including squatter settlements, rural-urban migration, urban agriculture, housing, urban transport, basic services (water, sanitation, waste management, health and education), urban governance, socio-cultural diversity, and urban environmental planning. Case studies demonstrate public policies and their link to socio-economic, cultural and environmental issues.