Rural Settlements

The video discusses urbanization and its impact on rural life, highlighting the shift from traditional primary industries like farming, forestry, and fishing to more diversified uses of land due to technological advancements. It explains how mechanization reduces job availability in rural areas, leading to urban migration and an aging rural population. The expansion of cities, known as urban sprawl, encroaches on rural land, creating conflicts between development and conservation. The rural-urban fringe becomes a focal point for new developments, posing challenges for urban planners to balance growth with the protection of rural communities and greenbelt zones.

What is urban sprawl and how does it affect rural communities?

What challenges do urban planners face regarding rural urban fringe areas?