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Chinese cities sinking under their own weight
Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.
BBC News. Thursday, 18 Apr 2024 18:00:01 GMT.
Dubai Flooding Photos and Video: Heavy Rains in UAE and Oman Kill at Least 19
The heavy rains also flooded parts of Dubai International Airport, causing scores of flight delays and cancellations, and brought other cities in the U.A.E. to a standstill.
Livia Albeck-ripka. New York Times. Thursday, 18 Apr 2024 16:10:27 +0000.

City dwellers require various services, some of which — like potable water and public safety — may be provided by governmental bodies while others — like sanitation and public transportation — may be organized as quasi-government entities or left to private enterprises. Well-run cities that provide services efficiently tend to be prosperous and enjoyable places to live, while poorly-run cities can often become unhealthy and unpleasant places where traffic congestion, decrepit infrastructure, and criminal activity abound.

The oldest part of a city is often called the center city or downtown. Radiating out from the commercial center are industrial and residential zones, all connected by a network of roads. Many cities grow up around their historical centers with no overall plan. However, some cities, like Washington, DC and Brasilia, were carefully planned and mapped out before any construction began.

Land is expensive at the center of a city, so commercial developments often expand upward rather than outward. Although some people live near city centers, many families choose to live in less crowded suburban areas where backyard gardens and quiet parks provide welcome respites from busy city streets.

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