With the advancement of urbanization, more and more populations are flooding into big cities and urban areas keep sprawling. However, there has been an inevitable trend that the life quality in large cities keeps declining. From my perspective, this phenomenon has its root causes and needs to be addressed properly and immediately.
One of the causes is the growing expenditure for everyday life. The rental prices of an apartment and costs of daily commute from work to home can be extremely overwhelming for a regular individual. It requires excessive time and money for urban residents to maintain an average living standard. Additionally, it is noteworthy that some people are even underpaid, making urban life even harder.
On the other hand, environments in cities are extremely exacerbating. Severe traffic congestion contributes to considerable air pollution as well as excessive noises. Residents living nearby a street can be terribly affected by this which especially disturbs sleep at night. Moreover, with the expansion of constructions, greenery has gradually become sparse, rendering cities concrete jungles. Due to inadequate exposure to nature, emotions of depression or anxiety can potentially emerge among urban dwellers, negatively affecting mental health.
In terms of solutions, several aspects are noteworthy. Firstly, governments can provide monthly or yearly subsidies to qualified citizens, which aims at easing financial stress. Secondly, city designers should allot substantial space for greenery such as a park. For instance, the central park in New York serves as an effective communal facility for residents to take a walk or relax, significantly improving life quality as well as air conditions.
To conclude, the downgrading of life standards in cities is a multifaceted issue which requires joint efforts of government and society for efficient improvement.