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The most effective way to solve the current traffic and pollution problems in cities is to encourage people to move from the suburbs or country into the city center. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Big
cities
 are all about crowded streets, tall buildings, and a constant hum of life. Undoubtedly,
people
 relocate because there is a plethora of opportunities in the
cities
 compared to suburbs or rural areas but
this
 huge influx has caused rising concerns
such
 as traffic congestion and increased pollution in the
cities
. The proponents believe,
by
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that
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 encouraging
people
 to move from
suburbs
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the suburbs
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 to the
city
center
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centre
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 could help curb pollution and traffic congestion.
This
 is because the
city
center
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centre
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 has better commutation facilities,
infrastructure
 and public transport system.
In contrast
, the
critiques
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 of the idea perceive it differently and they argue that the existing
infrastructure
 of the
city
center
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centre
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 has its capacity limitations and
over burdening
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 it would be counterproductive. They
further
 suggest investing in expanding the road network, improving
infrastructure
, providing access to subsidized public transport system, encouraging car-pooling services etcetera would be a much better and permanent solution to the aforementioned problem.
In addition
 to that, if the government ensures
availability
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 of modern amenities and creates employment opportunities for the
people
 living in suburbs / rural areas, it would minimize the need for them to relocate
and
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apply
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thus
, significantly reducing the huge influx of
people
 into the
cities
. In conclusion,
thorough
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 study with extensive urban planning is required to address and mitigate
such
 issues. Concrete steps must be taken
such
 as uplifting the lifestyle of suburban residents and investing in
city
infrastructure
 would prove to be fruitful in the long run.
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