Urban Development in Shanghai

Aims and Learning Outcomes

The programme provides an introduction to:

  • The processes leading to changes in the layout and functions of towns and cities, and their effects on different groups of people.
  • Patterns of urban development and changing urban land use.
  • How changes in patterns of transport affect settlements.
  • How the proportions of populations in primary, secondary and tertiary industries in a region change over time.



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