Rapidly urbanizing areas are regions experiencing significant population growth due to migration from rural areas or natural increase. These areas witness rapid expansion of cities and infrastructure development.
Related terms
Urban Sprawl: Describes the uncontrolled spread of cities into surrounding rural areas due to unrestricted development.
Gentrification: The process by which higher-income residents move into lower-income neighborhoods, often leading to changes in demographics, housing prices, and community dynamics.
Megacities: Refers to densely populated urban centers with populations exceeding 10 million people. Examples include Tokyo, Delhi, or Sao Paulo.