Urbanization in Finland by https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1 en-us 2019-02-27 14:20:41 UTC 2026-01-15 11:12:36 UTC hello@padlet.com santeri_harinko https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/335900311 Urbanization refers to the population shift from rural areas to urban areas, the gradual increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas, and the ways in which each society adapts to this change.]]> 2019-02-27 14:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/335900311 Urbanization in Finland santeri_harinko https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/335903266 Urbanization in Finland has happened exceptionally fast, within just a few decades. The number of cities and towns in Finland increased by 57% between 1950 and 1998. Rural areas have been losing people as the population makes its way towards the country's growth centers. Governments have tried to control the flow. ]]> 2019-02-27 14:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/335903266 Questions santeri_harinko https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/335912043 1. Discuss the process of urbanization: do you think it's a good thing or not?
2. Should the government try to speed up or slow down the process of urbanization or should it stay neutral?
3. Some people prefer living in countryside: Does the government have a right to choose where people should live?]]> 2019-02-27 14:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/335912043 Examples of pros and cons santeri_harinko https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/335941453 Pros:
1. It is more environmentally friendly to live in cities.
2. It saves money: regional aid to rural areas costs 10,3 billion euros a year.
Cons: 
1. Health risks in cities: higher stress levels, pollution of air, noise- and light-pollution.
2. The rising prices and costs of housing and living in cities such as Helsinki. 

]]> 2019-02-27 15:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/335941453 Finland in 2040 tuulia36 https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/335962962 According to a study conducted by the Consulting Office of Regional Development MDI,
-20 years from now, only the Helsinki metropolitan area, the areas of Turku and Tampere will be able to grow their population
-the metropolitan area of Helsinki will grow a quater-million in the next 20 years
-the reason behind the failing growth of other cities and areas is the declining birthrate that results in a smaller amount of adults to move from one place to another
-even cities that are currently thriving, for example Oulu, will expierience a decline in population by 2040.]]> 2019-02-27 16:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/335962962 santeri_harinko https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/335990044 2019-02-27 16:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/335990044 According to MDI, in 2040 there will be 5 602 941 people living in Finland the following way: •32,7% in the Helsinki metropolitan area •7,8% in the area of Tampere •6,4% in the area of Turku •4,7% in the area of Oulu •3,5% in the area of Jyväskylä •11,9% in the area of 10 other cities •32,9% everywhere else in the country tuulia36 https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/336005577 2019-02-27 17:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/santeri_harinko/sa31wz1nh6x1/wish/336005577