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| View as you enter Tunapuna |
Take a look
and what do you see? Cars, buildings, signs, electric lines, paved road and
people. Humans created urban zones, which in turn have served several purposes.
One main outcome was the centralizing of human life in concentrated zone. However,
it was impossible to predict how many processes and systems would have
developed out of the growth of these areas. Hence, I believe the uncertainty
associated with these zones is one, if not the most important factor which has
lead to problems tied to the urban. My entire blog depicted and explained how
Trinidad's urban hubs play a role in environmental degradation.
On examination
of this image of Tunapuna, several components, mentioned in this blog, that
lead to degradation can be identified. However, it is difficult to escape this reality,
as a significant deal of our urban activities is detrimental to the environment
in some way. In addition, many of these components are quite useful in other
ways. Hence, there is need for urban planning and sustainable methods of
development, such that there is minimum harm done to our natural surroundings. Carrying
capacity and social capital should also be key terms when defining these new
plans.
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