In many cities, some planners have located shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas, which are widely separated from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages for residents?
In metropolitan
areas
, it is common to witness an attempt to optimize land utilization by modifying the city's layout. This
involves the segregation of essential establishments like shops, schools, offices
, and homes in designated and extensively separated regions. Although
this
may have some benefits, I believe the disadvantages overshadow the advantages.
On one hand, concentrating on specific offices
or industries and relocating them may enhance efficiency, provide convenience, and guarantee the residents
' well-being. For example
, shifting manufacturing industries from residential areas
to remote suburban regions could reduce the incidence of respiratory illnesses among citizens. Moreover
, inter-company collaboration would be more accessible, minimizing the need to transport raw materials and end products, thus
diminishing the carbon footprint. Furthermore
, if governmental offices
are centralized into a single service complex, residents
would have greater autonomy and convenience in dealing with municipal affairs.
On the other hand
, clusters of infrastructures harbour far more risks than benefits. To begin
with, the gathering of communal facilities of the same type, such
as shopping centres, could lead to congestion in certain areas
, decreasing traffic efficiency and increasing the accident rate. Additionally
, if factories providing services related to residents
' existence are located intensively, they may become less resistant to sudden changes. In the event of accidents striking their location, the entire city's well-being is jeopardized. Furthermore
, when houses, offices
, and schools are widely dispersed, working parents may find it increasingly challenging to maintain a balance between their responsibilities as both parents and employees.
In conclusion, it is necessary to isolate manufacturers from residential areas
and centralize municipal services to promote healthier and more convenient lives for the residents
. However
, in general, there are more drawbacks to separating infrastructures far from each other.Submitted by yangbowen251 on
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