👉 Hyperurbanism refers to a phenomenon where urban planning and development practices are designed primarily for larger, more densely populated areas with high levels of population density, rather than smaller, less densely populated areas. This type of urban design is characterized by large-scale residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation infrastructure that prioritize the provision of housing and services in densely populated areas over less densely populated areas. Hyperurbanism has been criticized for its negative environmental impacts, including increased traffic congestion, pollution, and loss of natural