The document discusses several topics related to urbanization including: 1. New York losing its title as the economic capital of America to other cities like those on the west coast as the information age has developed. 2. Large population and economic growth that has occurred over the past 25 years in countries like India and China. 3. Immigration patterns to the United States between 1870-1914, with many immigrants coming as prospectors or to find work. 4. Differences between city development and cultures in America compared to places like France, and challenges some American cities have faced in developing traditional city centers.