As society progresses, more and more problems have been arising everyday that people living in large metropolis have to cope with. This essay will discuss two of those relating to pollution, air pollution particularly, and high rate of unemployment. However, encouraging people to migrate to smaller provincial areas, from my view, is not a feasible solution to these problems.
High level of air pollution has been one of the major concerns among residents living in municipality. The more crowder the population is, the higher volumes of traffic are, as a result, the more pollutants from petrol-driven vehicles are released into the atmosphere. This sheds light on various types of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases including stroke, heart disease and lung cancer. Another problem involves the issue of unemployment. Many people find it hard to get a job due to a large supply of job seekers relative to available jobs, along with technological advancements that increase demand for specialized roles while decreasing demand for others.
Though, I believe that there are challenges for the governments to encourage the citizens to relocate to smaller regional towns. Firstly, many rural areas lack the infrastructure, job opportunities and public services that people need to maintain their living standard. If these issues are not addressed, people may be unwilling to move or may return to the cities after a short time. Secondly, this would leave a burden on the governments’ budget to improve the transport links which can be seen as a double-edged sword if they don’t serve as a way to reduce people’s reliance on private cars or support cleaner travel options; consequently, failing to assure a reduction in air pollution.
In conclusion, while encouraging relocation to smaller towns can help solve urban problems and support regional development, it should not be forced or done without careful planning.