Writing Skills: Sub-Titling — Chapter Summary

Sub

Sub-titling means giving a suitable heading to each section of a long text so that the main idea of that section becomes clear quickly.

Urban decay refers to the poor

Urban decay refers to the poor state of cities where basic services, sanitation, housing, transport, and civic order are neglected.

The article links poor sanitation

The article links poor sanitation, lack of latrines, poor drainage, unsafe water, and disease to the condition of urban life.

Transport planning is shown as

Transport planning is shown as a major urban issue because cities often become automobile-centred and unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists.

Curitiba is presented as an example

Curitiba is presented as an example of inclusive, low-cost urban renewal that gives importance to pedestrians, public transport, flood management, and