My brilliant padlet by Hannah Cho [STUDENT]

Economic Consequences

hannah_cho2 — 2024-01-12 05:06:26 UTC

Before growth, the average income was low, therefore the housing prices was also relatively low. However, with development in the city, the middle class began to grow increasing the prices of housing. However, another economic consequence is how income disparity is increasing and the income gap is increasing with it.

Social Consequences

hannah_cho2 — 2024-01-12 05:08:34 UTC

One social consequences can be that the gap between the wealthy and the poor is enlarged and the difference is becoming more evident. In addition, due to the growth of population cross culture cannot occur and many are finding it difficult to find housing with a suitable price range, which may lead to departure.

Environmental Consequences

hannah_cho2 — 2024-01-12 05:08:54 UTC

Due to the rapid development and growing population, Shanghai struggles with air pollution and water pollution. Specifically, high AQI, fog, lakes and rivers getting clogged by garbage, which is limiting visibility and outdoor activities. The pollution is hazardous to human and it can have long term affects on the citizens and the environment. Research also shows that sea level rise, erosion, dredging, and the construction of water storage infrastructure have all contributed to wetland loss in Shanghai.

Politic Consequences

hannah_cho2 — 2024-01-12 05:10:11 UTC

The government hopes that developing integrated clusters of cities rather than simply focusing new infrastructure investments will alleviate pressure on overcrowded cities like Shanghai. Shanghai has unveiled urban plans that involve capping the size of their cities by 2020. To help with this idea, the Chinese government’s plan also proposed to integrate smaller cities and towns together into new city structures, hoping to draw rural migrants away from those already struggling with large populations.

Demographic Consequences

hannah_cho2 — 2024-01-12 05:10:26 UTC

Due to population growth in the city, the demographics for income gap have been affected.

What are the consequences of growth in Shanghai?

hannah_cho2 — 2024-01-12 05:10:50 UTC

Background Information

hannah_cho2 — 2024-01-12 05:14:06 UTC

Shanghai is one of the fastest developing cities in the world. Shanghai was originally a small agricultural village, and it began to develop during the late Qing dynasty (1644–1912) as one of China's principal trading ports. Then in the 19^th century it started rapidly developing. During the process of developing, new infrastructures, transportation methods were created, the city became more and more prosperous. The population also increased with the increasing number job opportunities and in 2019 Shanghai has a population of 26.32 million. With all this growth, not only comes with benefits but also numerous consequences.