Understanding Urban Development: Concepts, Networks, and Systems
The Urban Development Concept
Urbanization is the phenomenon by which cities grow rapidly in number, population, and surface area. Lifestyles characteristic of cities are extended to large areas. A traditional interpretation considers only demographic, economic, and geographical factors, but a more advanced approach includes cultural aspects.
Different Rhythms of Urbanization
It is estimated that by 2020, three-quarters of the world’s population will be urban, and one in four people will live in cities
Read MoreSpanish Tourism: Evolution, Impacts, and Challenges
Key Tourism Terms
Transport system: Media set to allow the movement of people and goods.
TEN (Trans-European Networks): Set of transmission systems to allow communication from the European Union countries.
Tour operator: Wholesale companies that integrate all phases of the tourist business (hotels, transport, etc.).
Tourist Seasonality: Concentration of demand at certain times of year (e.g., summer for sun and beach).
Wholesale: Concentrated production and sales to retail (other companies).
Retail: Selling
Read MorePopulation & Environmental Statistics: Key Terms and Definitions
Definitions
Census
The individual count of the population at any given time. It collects demographic, economic, and social data. Conducted every 10 years (years ending in 0), it is a static document reflecting the population’s state at the time it is made.
Population of Fact
A set of persons in each municipality at the time of a census or municipal register. It does not include residents absent at that time.
Population of Right
A group of people registered to vote or legally resident in a municipality
Read MoreAgricultural Practices and Fishing Techniques Across the Globe
Monoculture Agriculture
Monoculture agriculture focuses on a single crop. Landscape irrigation uses extracted groundwater or reservoirs, while rainfed crops rely on rainfall and specific techniques.
Populated Areas
In densely populated areas with intensive agriculture and limited land, small properties maximize production in a small space. This involves increased use of fertilizer, seed, and labor, particularly for fruits and vegetables.
Sparsely Populated Areas
In sparsely populated areas, agriculture
Urban Development and Transformation: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective
Urban Development and Transformation
Construction and Definition of a City
Construction: Progressive concentration of population in cities.
City: A densely populated urban area with a complex economic, demographic, and sociological structure. It’s formed by the merger of individuals engaged in non-agricultural activities. Statistically, in Spain, a city is typically defined as having more than ten thousand inhabitants. This quantitative criterion varies by country (e.g., Sweden: 200; Canada: 1,000;
Read MoreSpanish Economy: Agriculture, Fisheries, and Industry
1. Agriculture and Rural Development
1.1 Historical Evolution
In 1950, over half of the working population was concentrated in the primary sector. By 2008, this figure had dropped to slightly less than 5%. Spanish agricultural yields remain lower than the European average due to two main factors:
- Marketing difficulties, low and unstable prices, and the inability to maintain profitable prices.
- The need for production adjustments.
1.2 Problems and Constraints of Spanish Agriculture: An Adverse Environment
- Altitude: