As global urbanization accelerates at an unprecedented pace, an increasing number of people are choosing to relocate to major cities in pursuit of better employment and living opportunities, while smaller towns and mid-sized cities face the predicament of population decline and resource shrinkage. However, some argue that excessive urban concentration has instead exacerbated housing shortages, traffic congestion, and social inequality, ultimately doing more harm than good in the long run. In your view, do the opportunities brought by urbanization truly outweigh the challenges it poses? Please draw on specific examples from particular countries or regions to articulate your stance and substantiate your argument.
