In many countries, the quality of life in large cities is becoming worse/ What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to solve it?

Big cities today are faced with serious problems which have direct influences on the well-being of ordinary people. I believe overpopulation in these areas is the root cause of why city-dwellers find the

life

quality worsening. Large cities offer greater employment opportunities, better-equipped public infrastructures and richer recreational options, which attract a large number of migrants from smaller cities or rural areas.

However

, the increasing density of

urban population

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urban populations

the urban population

is to a great extent undermining the sense of satisfaction among the public. For one thing, the clustering of too many buildings,

such

as schools, hospitals and supermarkets, is likely to cause high traffic volumes and

consequently

severe traffic congestion, which are frequently

complained

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complaining

about by commuters. For another, overcrowding increases the chance for people to lose temper and feel uneasy, which is

also

a trigger for people’s dissatisfaction about urban

life

. Another important factor is that in order to stand a chance in the fierce competition of modern society, many people in major cities may choose work over family and friends, compromising their emotional needs. While material wealth is accumulated, the emotional bonds between people, which are an important factor in measuring the quality of

life

, get weaker.

Besides

, the decline in employment and the rise in violent crimes are stirring a sense of concern and insecurity among urban residents, who

are already bothered

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is already bothering

is already bothered

about a bunch of personal problems. In order to solve

this

, the fundamental solution would be to limit the growth of urban population,

for example

by relocating companies and factories to smaller cities and rural areas, which would meanwhile reduce the amount of traffic and the need for houses in big cities.

Besides

, the authorities should provide more convenient and affordable public transport services, which

also

helps to alleviate environmental problems and create a healthier and more comfortable living

condition

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conditions

for the people. Most importantly, urban inhabitants should have a rational understanding of city

life

, developing an optimistic attitude towards the problems that arise out of urbanization.