IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON URBANIZATION

Abstract

Globalisation has strong impact on urbanisation and that urbanisation is being
transformed into something new the globalisation process is connecting what happens
on the global area to the local society, an interaction where both parts are linked and
depending on one another. urbanisation is not just spatial structure but activities and
variety. Living in urban areas is today more and more about transportation between
different places and less about a complete and static unit of built space.
New ways of communication and transportation are having a strong impact on urban
development and hence urbanization. Former issues of urbanization are today to be
replaced due to new ways of living, new technology, global networks and also the
development in developing countries. Distance are decreasing, both locally and globally
at the same time as everyday life more and more is depending on transportation and
communication on different levels. Motorized traffic and public transportation means
possibilities for people to commute longer distance to work, activities etc. improved
worldwide communication by aircraft and ships have opened up markets for
multinational and transnational companies to provide production