In this unit we will be look at Mumbai, India. We will be looking at why Mumbai grew where it did and the challenges facing this megacity.
There are 9 lessons in this unit with an end of unit exam at the end.
You can find important keywords, supporting information for each lesson and instructions for the homework in this section.
There are 9 lessons in this unit with an end of unit exam at the end.
You can find important keywords, supporting information for each lesson and instructions for the homework in this section.
lesson one: Megacity connectivity
This lesson will be an introduction to Mumbai, where it is? Why it grew up where it did? Problems surrounding its growth.
REVISION - What is the site and situation of Mumbai? Why did Mumbai grow where it did?
REVISION - What is the site and situation of Mumbai? Why did Mumbai grow where it did?
lesson two: Megacity structure
In this lesson we will identify ways in which Mumbai’s site on a narrow peninsular has affected its structure. We will also look at the structure of Mumbai's city, the different and distict areas.
REVISION - What is the urban structure of Mumbai? How has the fact that Mumbai is on a peninsular affected the way the city has grown. Make sure you can describe the Inner and Outer suburbs as well as the urban-rural fringe.
REVISION - What is the urban structure of Mumbai? How has the fact that Mumbai is on a peninsular affected the way the city has grown. Make sure you can describe the Inner and Outer suburbs as well as the urban-rural fringe.
lesson 3 : Population growth trends
In this lesson we will look Mumbai's population trends. What is fuelling the growth in population? How is land use changing due to population growth?
REVISION - Why has the city grown so rapidly? Remember how important migration is to the growth of the city. What are the push and pull factors which affect Mumbai's population growth.
REVISION - Why has the city grown so rapidly? Remember how important migration is to the growth of the city. What are the push and pull factors which affect Mumbai's population growth.
lesson 4: Spatial patterns and landuse across the city
In this lesson we will understand how population growth has created opportunities for people.
REVISION - What are the opportunities found for people living in Dhravi and the rest of Mumbai. What are the infrastructure benefits if living in Mumbai. What factors affect the quality of life for Mumbaikars?
REVISION - What are the opportunities found for people living in Dhravi and the rest of Mumbai. What are the infrastructure benefits if living in Mumbai. What factors affect the quality of life for Mumbaikars?
lesson 5 : Urban challenges of megacities
During this lesson we will identify key challenges caused by the rapid population growth. We will look at problems with traffic congestion and housing in the city.
REVISION - What are the challenges facing people living in Mumbai? What are the political and economic challenges of managing Mumbai?
REVISION - What are the challenges facing people living in Mumbai? What are the political and economic challenges of managing Mumbai?
lesson 6 : Quality of life in Mumbai
In this lesson we will look at the differences across the city for people in terms of quality of life. We will try to work out why it varies.
REVISION - Why does the quality of life vary across Mumbai? What are the factors that quality of life is measured in? What are the reasons for the quality of life differences?
REVISION - Why does the quality of life vary across Mumbai? What are the factors that quality of life is measured in? What are the reasons for the quality of life differences?
lesson 7 : Sustainable city schemes in Mumbai
•In this lesson we will learn what is meant by Sustainability for cities
•Know the advantaged and disadvantages of city-wide government ( top-down) strategies to make Mumbai more sustainable.
REVISION - make sure you know the 2 top-down schemes we looked at in class. What are the benefits and disadvantages of such schemes? Why would residents of Mumbai support top-down schemes?
•Know the advantaged and disadvantages of city-wide government ( top-down) strategies to make Mumbai more sustainable.
REVISION - make sure you know the 2 top-down schemes we looked at in class. What are the benefits and disadvantages of such schemes? Why would residents of Mumbai support top-down schemes?
Lesson 8 : Bottom-up NGO lead schemes in mumbai
During this lesson we will learn about the disadvantages and advantages of community and NGO lead ( bottom –up) strategies to make Mumbai more sustainable.
REVISION - What is a bottom - up scheme? Can you explain the benefit's of bottom-up schemes for Mumbai's residents using the 3 schemes we looked at in class. Which schemes are better top-down or bottom up to improve air quality and water quality.
REVISION - What is a bottom - up scheme? Can you explain the benefit's of bottom-up schemes for Mumbai's residents using the 3 schemes we looked at in class. Which schemes are better top-down or bottom up to improve air quality and water quality.
lesson 9 : evaluating NGO schemes in Mumbai
In this lesson we will look at and understand bottom- up developement. We will look at three seperate schemes and evaluate there benefit to the communities they are in.
Mumbai case study homeworks
Alongside your homework will be key geographical words which you need to learn the definitions of.
Homework 1
Homework 2
Your task is to complete the PowerPoint which you begun in class explaining the differences in the quality of life for people living in Mumbai
homework 3
For a named megacity in a developing or emerging country, explain 2 reasons why rapid population growth has lead to problems with traffic congestion.( 4 marks)
homework 4
Explain the relationship between rapid urban growth and urban inequality. ( 4 marks)
Homework 5
For a named megacity in a developing or emerging country, evaluate whether bottom-up solutions can improve the quality of life for residents. ( 8 marks)