suburbanisation

Example:Urban sprawl can lead to environmental degradation and diminished biodiversity in the surrounding areas.

Definition:The spread of urban areas into previously rural or undeveloped land, often characterized by low-density development and inadequate infrastructure.

Example:Peripheralization has led to increased investment in suburban areas while inner-city areas have deteriorated.

Definition:The process by which the central parts of a city are neglected or abandoned in favor of development in the peripheral or outlying areas.

Example:De-urbanisation can result in reduced tax bases and decreased economic activity in city centers.

Definition:The process by which people and activities move from urban areas to more rural or suburban areas.