Module 1 — Introduction to Urbanization: Growth of World Cities

MODULE OVERVIEW

This module provides a background on urbanization, and walks you through the growth of world cities over time. An introduction to urbanization is provided through a series of videos about the origin of cities, population projections, and demands on infrastructure. You will also find examples from Toronto, London and Tokyo and from Lagos, Addis Ababa and Dar es Salaam. By the end of this module, you will be able to recognize the context and projections for urbanization in global cities and in African cities.

Topics:

  • Origin of cities
  • Population projections
  • Demands on infrastructure
  • Accommodating growing populations
  • Examples of urbanization in global cities (Toronto, London, Tokyo)
  • Examples of urbanization in African cities (Lagos, Kigali, Dar es Salaam)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Overall: Recognize the context for urbanization in global cities and in African cities

  1. Recall the evolution of world cities
  2. Evaluate population growth in world cities
  3. Interpret the urbanization trends relative to the demands on infrastructure

EXPLORE MODULE

Welcome to Module 1

Learning Outcomes

The Origin of Cities

Population Projections

Demands on Infrastructure

Examples from Global Cities

Examples from African Cities

Module 1 Summary

QUIZ: Module 1

DISCUSSION POINT: Module 1

References

PROJECT FILES

Type: Assessments (DOCX)

Module 1 Assessment Answer Key

Type: Video Links (YouTube)

Welcome to Module 1

The Origins of Cities

Population Projections

Demands on Infrastructure

PROJECT INFORMATION

Sustainable Cities: Adding an African Perspective

PROJECT COMPONENTS

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These course materials were created as part of the deliverables of the Engineering Education for Sustainable Development in Africa (EESC-A) at the University of Toronto, which was funded by the Dean’s Strategic Fund, Connaught Global Challenge Award, and the Learning and Education Advancement Fund (LEAF).

This effort has come to fruition with the support of the following individuals at the University of Toronto: Murray Metcalfe (Project Director), Brent Sleep (PI Connaught), Greg Evans (LEAF Co-PI), in addition to Dan Hoornweg, Lulu Luo and Rahim Rezaie on the EESC-A leadership team, the online magicians Allison van Beek and Joanna Lau in the Education Technology Office, and Laurie Harrison at the Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation, and the amazing librarians, Mindy Thuna and Katherine Johnson at the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Library.

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