Chapter 7: Megalopolis

Los Angeles can be easily seen as Megalopolis. From San Francisco, down to Los Angeles, and even further south to San Diego, can be seen as an example of a Megalopolis. Megalopolis means large or great city, and I can't find better words to describe Los Angeles. There are three characteristics that define a Megalopolis as a distinct region: high population density, major urban centers growing toward one another, and a large demand for primary goods that are brought in from other regions. There are many sub cities in Los Angeles that populate the most people per square mile.With nearly 7,000 people per square miles living in Los Angeles, it;s hard not to argue it as a megalopolis. 

Megalopolises, like Los Angeles, are seen as centers for government and business. Downtown Los Angeles is the heart of the business world in Los Angeles. The 405 freeway is always packed with traffic due to commuters going to and from work. Also, with Staples Center, Dodger Stadium, and The Convention Center in close proximity, there is plenty of business occurring at all ours of the day.

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1) Brusell, James. "Los Angeles Is the Most Densely Populated Urban Area in the US."Curbed LA. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2013.

2) "Population Density." Ranking. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2013.