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In global city regions growth is quizlet9/24/2023 Geography: shantytowns occur in floodplains, on hillsides, on the outer areas of cities Abandoned or potentially hazardous land Cause of Shanty Towns/Slums Income inequality Lack of economic growth Poverty In-migration Inability of formal markets to provide affordable and accessible housing ⅓ of the urban population in developing countries live in slums UN Habitat estimates world slum population was 870 million in 2015 Between 20 the number of slum dwellers increased by six million every year More than 70% of Africa's urban population lives in slums Slums are often economically vibrant 85% of all new employment opportunities around the world occur in informal economy 1 toilet per 500 people in Nairobi Slums 70% of Lago's population lives in slums that are prone to flooding Illegal Settlement = Shantytown Sometimes lack infrastructure Tend to be areas of high poverty Tend to be vulnerable to disasters Definition: illegal, informal housing which lacks infrastructure often on marginal lands because best lands are already owned.
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