Urban Life And Society Vocabulary

Infrastructure – the basic physical and organizational structures of a city (e.g., transport, roads, power)
Example: Developing countries are investing heavily in modern infrastructure to support economic growth.

Metropolitan area – a large city and its surrounding suburbs
Example: Delhi is one of the most crowded metropolitan areas in India.

Overcrowding – having too many people living in one area
Example: Overcrowding in urban areas often leads to housing shortages.

Urbanization – the process of people moving from rural to urban areas
Example: Rapid urbanization has created both job opportunities and social challenges.

Slum – an overcrowded and poor urban area
Example: The government is working to improve living conditions in slums.

Cost of living – the amount of money needed to sustain a certain standard of living
Example: The cost of living in large cities is much higher than in small towns.

Gentrification – renovation of poor urban areas leading to higher property values
Example: Gentrification often forces lower-income residents to move out.

Community engagement – active participation of citizens in improving their neighborhood
Example: Community engagement projects help build stronger and safer societies.