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Many cities are now turning parks and farmland into new housing developments. Is this a positive or negative development?

#cities #parks #farmland #developments #development
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It’s true that there are initiatives from
cities
 to transform public parks and farms into residential
areas
. In my opinion, I am in complete disagreement with
this
 contention despite the ostensible advantages in dense urban
areas
. Those who argue
this
 policy is positive, point out its effects on overcrowding in
cities
. In the
last
 century, migrations rose significantly in urban
areas
 which caused a numerous density in the number of citizens. And one of the best solutions for
this
 is to enlarge the size of the city by exploiting other lands
such
 as gardens and farmlands. Meanwhile, some
cities
such
 as Tokyo and Mexico tend to use more sophisticated approaches to deal with the surging population capacity of designated restricts by spreading to neighbouring lands.
Consequently
, individuals are able to live in
cities
 and enjoy higher standards of living, better healthcare, improved economic opportunities, and various entertainment options. For the average resident,
such
 development is incontestably positive.
However
, new housing developments should not take precedence over human fundamental priorities.
Firstly
, turning gardens and farmlands to build new houses not only deprive the residents of recreation and natural lands but
also
 necessitates the transportation of agricultural products from greater distances. And the worst-case scenario is to exacerbate environmental issues and potentially lead to inflated food costs for the average person.
Secondly
,
cities
 that lack parks is not providing an optimal living environment for society members. For ,affluents
this
 is less pressing since they may be able to make frequent trips to outlying
areas
 all over the world. Whereas for the least privileged classes parks are considerably their only opportunity to experience nature and replenish themselves. in conclusion, regardless of the positives related to population density in
cities
, it is negative in the aggregate due to its effect on the natural environment and quality of life in
cities
.
Such
 proposals should
therefore
 be pursued in moderation.
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