India India urbanized rapidly. The urban population in India at the beginning of the 20th century was about 25.8 million constituting 10.8 % of the total population in 1901. The problem with urbanization arose when the definition of urban center could not be standardized in the first Census which was conducted after gaining independence and also because of massive rural-urban migration which occurred due to partition of the country. The highest level was noted during 1970 (3.8%). It increased to
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Segmenting Consumer Markets There is no single way to segment a market. A marketer has to try different segmentation variables, alone and in combination, to find the best way to view the market structure. Table 7.1 outlines the major variables that might be used in segmenting consumer markets. Here we look at the major geographic, demographic, psychographic, and behavioral variables. Geographic Segmentation Geographic segmentation calls for dividing the market into different geographical units
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. The rise of globalized business and financial services in the cities is giving rise to career and income structures that are distinctly different from those in the manufacturing industry. This new career structure consists of a mix of high-skilled, high-paying jobs and low-skilled, low-paid jobs. Technically, soft skills are likely to enhance the flexibility among all kinds of employers and improve the image of corporate. Therefore, employers are more attached to soft skills than traditional ones
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2.3.1 Theorising the peri-urban As a result of the rapid growth of cities across Nigeria, peri-urban settlements, referred to as transition zones, where urban and rural activities exist side by side have experienced rapid alterations induced by human activities (Thando & Gwebu, 2013). Furthermore, to understand this dynamics of change in peri-urban settlements, different scholars have undertaken a myriad of studies with a view to explaining the patterns, determinants, impacts and policy implications
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Abstract— Cities need to become smarter by becoming more sustainable, more efficient and more livable. Information technology is helpful in making the city smarter. Smart cities are based on eight pillars comprises of buildings, energy, water, recycling, healthcare, mobility, services and finance. This paper focuses mainly on energy, environment and infrastructure which include all the eight pillars. The key drivers in smart city in terms of energies are maintaining grids reliability and stability
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There is a vast potential for investment in the food processing sector. It is further accentuated by the following factors: • As there has been rapid creation of a scenario of rapid urbanization and changing lifestyles. So, the market of one billion people are demanding and spending on an average of about 50 per cent of household expenditures on food. • Due to
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Sanctuary cities What is a sanctuary city? A city that protects illegal immigrant rights and also from being deported back to their country. Recently Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 4 known as the Sanctuary Cities Bill, banning sanctuary cities across Texas. He is declaring that its needed to keep Texans safe. Giving grater freedom to local Texas police to ask people, who have been detained about their immigration status, and mandates cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Officials
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Change is not always easy and for some can be life changing. When it comes to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside change is what needs to happen. If things change in DTES it will bring in new people, bring in more money, and change things for the better. Vancouver will not be the same but will start new beginnings for some people. What DTES needs is new people more diversity. According to document F the the city is ongoing about helping the current people of DTES and preparing them for what's to come
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American natural landscape scenery. He heavily looked towards the social structure of his native region. Frederick Law Olmsted believed that the rural landscape was much different from and counteracted the confining and unhealthy conditions of a crowded urban environment. He wanted serve and strengthen society by providing a natural place where all classes could mingle enjoy the experience together as a community. He sought to screen what he termed "pleasure grounds," completely away from the disruptions
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Saint Ann Catholic Church, as the only emergency assistance provider within miles, serves heavily for a tri-cities area in central Virginia. This area contains Chesterfield, Petersburg, and Colonial Heights. Petersburg, a modest city just over four miles away, previously flowed with restaurants, stores, and luxurious estates. Now, it may be the ¨most financially challenged city in Virginia. ¨ Research speculates multiple reasons for the decline, but the most defended theory points to Brown & Williamson
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