In many countries, city planners locate offices, schools, homes and shops in certain areas so that they are separated. Do you think the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?

In most nations around the world,

cities

are developed by planners

in particular

regions so that certain amenities like

offices

, schools, shops and homes are located within reach. I am of the opinion that

this

practice is beneficial, and outweighs the demerit. On the one hand, when

cities

are well-planned, they tend to increase the cost of living.

This

is

due to

the presence of many social amenities and infrastructures. Many people who earn low do not have enough to live in these

cities

, as

such

, they live in the suburbs.

For example

, New York

City

is planned with vast infrastructure and a good road network.

However

, it is the most expensive

city

to live in and only the rich have mansions and

offices

in it

according to

the New York Time magazine, June 12, 2010.

On the other hand

, a well-developed

city

makes transportation easy across the various parts of the region.

This

is because access roads are situated within reaching distance of facilities like schools, homes and shops.

For instance

, has one of the best road networks,

offices

and shops because it is a well-planned neighbourhood.

Secondly

,

cities

that are well structured have better security.

This

is

due to

the fact that security

offices

and outposts are located in these places.

This

will curb crime, and ensure a secure town. In conclusion, I believe that a

city

with a master plan despite the high living cost has more merits because it provides dwellers with a secured township with easy access to amenities, and infrastructures.