Deccan Chronicle 14.09.2009
City growth on fast track
September 14th, 2009
By Our Correspondent
Many cities in developing countries are now undergoing rapid urbanisation evident from the increase in urban population from 13 per cent (220 million) in 1900 to 29 per cent (732 million) in 1950, going on to 49 per cent (3.2 billion) in 2005. Experts say that it is projected to rise to 60 per cent (4.9 billion) by 2030.
Researchers emphasise a need to chalk out a future plan of action for the city. They fear that if the city’s vegetation cover is not protected, more numbers of heat-islands will come up in Bengaluru.
Since vegetation and water bodies act as heat sinks in urban areas, they must be preserved.
