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    SETTLEMENTS

    WHAT IS A SETTLEMENT?
    •Settlements are simply places where people set up to live.
    •Some settlements can be temporary ( for example, nomadic settlements) and will
    change location many times while others have existed in the same location for
    hundreds of years.

    Types of Settlements
    • Isolated Dwelling: Single houses or series of buildings in isolation, often
    constructed through personal choice or necessity.
    • Hamlet: Small settlements with a small number of houses, typically located in
    rural areas.
    • Village: Small settlements with a few houses and facilities like shops or religious
    buildings.
    • Town: Larger settlements with thousands of residents, self-contained with a high
    street, civic center, and emergency services.
    • City: Larger settlements divided into districts with distinct features and facilities.
    • Megacity: Largest human settlements with over 10 million people, often formed
    by merging different urban areas.

    SETTLEMENT FUNCTIONS
    NUCLEATED: have a center point and develop from the middle outwards
    DISPERSED: are not close to each other but are within the same locality
    LINEAR: developed alongside the established route.

    WHAT MAKES A GOOD LOCATION FOR A SETTLEMENT?


    Access to water
    Land quality
    defense
    aspect/shelter
    natural resources
    attractiveness of the area
    function

    TYPES OF CHANGES
    Social- these are changes associated with society and the lives of ordinary
    people
    Economic- these changes are usually financial and have to do with the flow of
    money as well as trade and exchange.
    Political- these changes often have to do with the government that rules a
    particular place, and different policies that are passed
    Environmental- this type of change has to do with both human and natural
    environments and how they can have an impact on different events and
    processes
    cultural - this type of change might be to do with peoples identities and beliefs or
    different artistic movements.

    Urban Growth:
    • Expansion of cities and towns due to population increase, economic
    development, or migration.

    Factors of Urban Growth:


    • Puch Factors: Reasons for people moving away from a place.
    • Pull Factors: A wide range of jobs and services attract more people.

    Services Provided by Urban Areas:


    • Social and cultural facilities.
    • Healthcare.
    • Waste management.
    • Transportation.
    • Housing.
    • Emergency services.
    • Economic opportunities.

    WHAT SERVICES DO URBAN AREAS USUALLY PROVIDE?


    1. Social and cultural facilities
    2. Health care
    3. Waste management
    4. Transportation
    5. Housing
    6. Emergency services
    7. Economic opportunities

    WHY ARE SOME SETTLEMENTS ABANDONED


    Economic changes
    Environmental factors
    War and conflict
    Resource depletion
    Health issues
    Technological advancements

    SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES FOR CITIES


    -green spaces (parks/ allotments/ rooftop gardening)
    -reuse of old industrial sites or the restoration of disused buildings
    -effective recycling schemes
    -higher quality public transport systems
    -walking and cycling schemes
    -Increased use of local farming
    -energy efficiency

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