In recent years, the development of megapolises is several issues. While major problems include pollution and traffic congestion, I think that we can mitigate their effects by decentralization and eco-friendly development.
Indeed, the growth of big cities can bring many problems. Firstly, this development is leading to air pollution. As people move to cities in search of job and educational opportunities, the need for employment and demand is significantly increasing. Factories and other industrial places are often emitting harmful gases, which, in turn, leads to air pollution, while also threatening people’s health. Beijing is a striking example. As establishing one of the fastest developing urban areas, the city has been suffering from the severe air pollution, which is creating a even worse issue of putting the health of residents’ at risk. Moreover, the rising demand for transportation is causing traffic jams across cities, with many people complaining about increased commute time and time management. In Paris, for example, overpopulation increased the average commuting period by roughly 3 times as it was in the end of last century.
However, several methods can be taken to minimize their impact. In recent years, many governments are trying to decentralize power by spreading sectors across a country. This divided rule is reducing the burden on mega cities, while also encouraging other regions through increased economical activities. Chinese government, for instance, is already working on addressing this problem through reducing burden on major cities like Beijing and Shanghai and supporting more investment and economical development in less developed parts. Some governments are also applying different strategies to lessen its effects through environmental policies. By implementing rules targeted on air pollution and increasing the demand for sustainable designs, they aim on reduced pollution levels and increased overall well being of inhabitants. In Denmark, for example, the local government applies strong policies favoring sustainable development in big cities like Copenhagen. This, in turn, is showing positive results and inspiring others to follow similar approaches.
In conclusion, while overpopulation in major cities is causing numerous challenges, their effect can be reduced through thoughtful planning and implementations.