Developing Metropolitan Areas

Definition

Developing metropolitan areas are regions experiencing rapid population growth and economic development along with increasing urbanization. They typically have limited infrastructure and resources compared to more established metropolitan areas.

Related terms

Rapid Urbanization: The swift increase in the proportion of a country's population living in cities, often occurring in developing metropolitan areas.

Informal Settlements: Also known as slums or shantytowns, these are unplanned settlements where people live without proper access to basic services like water, sanitation, or electricity.

Gentrification: The process whereby wealthier individuals move into lower-income neighborhoods, leading to increased property values and displacement of existing residents.