Rapidly Growing City

Definition

A rapidly growing city is a city experiencing substantial population growth and significant physical expansion over a relatively short period. This growth can pose challenges related to infrastructure development, housing availability, transportation systems, and urban planning.

Related terms

Infrastructure: Infrastructure refers to the basic physical structures and facilities needed for a society's operation, including roads, bridges, water supply networks, power grids, etc.

Greenfield Development: Greenfield development involves constructing new buildings or developments in previously undeveloped areas outside the existing built-up area of a city.

Smart Growth: Smart growth is an urban planning approach that aims to promote sustainable development by focusing on compact communities with mixed land uses while preserving open spaces and promoting walkability.