I. Urban Development & Planning
• Urban Density: Concentration of people/structures in an urban area (high = crowded, low = sparse).
• Compact Urban Planning: Promotes higher densities, mixed-use, walkable neighborhoods to minimize sprawl.
• High-Density: Large number of people/buildings in a small area.
• Rapid Urbanization: Quick increase in urban population and city expansion.
• Compact Urban Housing: Housing that fits many units into a small land footprint.
• Space Utilization: Efficient use of available space.
• Transportation Planning: Planning for movement of people/goods (roads, transit, etc.).
• Limited Land Availability: Scarcity of buildable land.
II. Economic & Social Factors
• Economic Growth: Increase in production and economic activity.
• Community Engagement: Involving community in decisions that affect them.
• Essential Services: Basic services for healthy living (healthcare, water, etc.).
• Affordable: Priced within reach of most, especially lower-income individuals.
• Lower-Income Individuals: People earning below average income.
• Urban Populations: Total number of people living in urban areas.
III. Environment & Sustainability
• Sustainable Infrastructure: Infrastructure minimizing environmental impact, maximizing efficiency.
• Ecological Footprint: Land/water area needed for consumption and waste absorption.
• Exposure to Nature: Access to and interaction with natural environments.
• Outdoor Space: Areas outside buildings for recreation/relaxation.
IV. Well-being & Health
• Mental Well-being: State of positive psychological health.
• Reduced Physical Activity: Decline in regular movement.
• Psychological Impacts: Effects on mental/emotional state.
• Motor Skill Deficits: Limitations in physical skills/coordination.
• Long-Term Health Problems: Chronic health conditions.
• Child Development: Physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth in childhood.
• Developmental Disadvantages: Challenges in development compared to peers.
V. Social & Community Dynamics
• Community Bonds: Strength of relationships in a community.
• Social Interaction: People communicating and interacting with one another.
• Shared Gardens: Community gardens where people cultivate plants together.
VI. Action/Influence Terms
• Foster: Encourage growth or development.
• Exacerbate: Make something worse.
• Compound: Add to or combine with something else, often worsening.
• Weaken: Reduce strength or effectiveness.
VII. Other Terms
• Proximity: Closeness in space or time.
• Cultural Amenities: Places of cultural interest (museums, theaters, etc.).
• A Vibrant Urban Environment: Diverse, lively, community-rich urban area.
• Smaller Dwellings: Housing units with reduced living space.
• Urban Density: Concentration of people/structures in an urban area (high = crowded, low = sparse).
• Compact Urban Planning: Promotes higher densities, mixed-use, walkable neighborhoods to minimize sprawl.
• High-Density: Large number of people/buildings in a small area.
• Rapid Urbanization: Quick increase in urban population and city expansion.
• Compact Urban Housing: Housing that fits many units into a small land footprint.
• Space Utilization: Efficient use of available space.
• Transportation Planning: Planning for movement of people/goods (roads, transit, etc.).
• Limited Land Availability: Scarcity of buildable land.
II. Economic & Social Factors
• Economic Growth: Increase in production and economic activity.
• Community Engagement: Involving community in decisions that affect them.
• Essential Services: Basic services for healthy living (healthcare, water, etc.).
• Affordable: Priced within reach of most, especially lower-income individuals.
• Lower-Income Individuals: People earning below average income.
• Urban Populations: Total number of people living in urban areas.
III. Environment & Sustainability
• Sustainable Infrastructure: Infrastructure minimizing environmental impact, maximizing efficiency.
• Ecological Footprint: Land/water area needed for consumption and waste absorption.
• Exposure to Nature: Access to and interaction with natural environments.
• Outdoor Space: Areas outside buildings for recreation/relaxation.
IV. Well-being & Health
• Mental Well-being: State of positive psychological health.
• Reduced Physical Activity: Decline in regular movement.
• Psychological Impacts: Effects on mental/emotional state.
• Motor Skill Deficits: Limitations in physical skills/coordination.
• Long-Term Health Problems: Chronic health conditions.
• Child Development: Physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth in childhood.
• Developmental Disadvantages: Challenges in development compared to peers.
V. Social & Community Dynamics
• Community Bonds: Strength of relationships in a community.
• Social Interaction: People communicating and interacting with one another.
• Shared Gardens: Community gardens where people cultivate plants together.
VI. Action/Influence Terms
• Foster: Encourage growth or development.
• Exacerbate: Make something worse.
• Compound: Add to or combine with something else, often worsening.
• Weaken: Reduce strength or effectiveness.
VII. Other Terms
• Proximity: Closeness in space or time.
• Cultural Amenities: Places of cultural interest (museums, theaters, etc.).
• A Vibrant Urban Environment: Diverse, lively, community-rich urban area.
• Smaller Dwellings: Housing units with reduced living space.