The Modern World

The population of towns far exceeds that of villages. Town dwellers usually work in offices, shops, factories, hospitals, schools, with many public services available locally. Many institutions (theatres, museums, banks, public offices) are situated in the town centre. The majority of inhabitants live in the outer districts, in high-rise tenements, apartment blocks or in family houses in garden suburbs. Most commuters use the widely available public transport. The town is the most advanced type
of settlements. Its services are available to its own inhabitants as well
as to the population of neighbouring settlements.

The town centre

The town centre is the hub of its economic life, the scene of business and trade activities. All avenues lead to the centre, where the offices of the town administration, educational, cultural and financial institutions, shops, and most tourist attractions are found. Workers from
the suburbs and the agglomeration commute every day to the centre.

A town is a type of settlement formed by human nature, where human society can be organised at the highest level. It is best suited to the social habits and customs of people, enjoying bustling community life in densely populated urban environment. It spreads over a large area, and includes industrial and commercial districts as well.

Town dwellers shop for food in supermarkets or at the market­place.

Towns are teaching centres of the agglomeration as well, offering medium and high level (university) education.

Establishing industrial parks in geographically confined areas is supported in many countries, since they have many advantages concerning job creation, cheap infra­structure, and more efficient control of environmental harm.