St Ives: Cambridgeshire counter urbanisation Flashcards
1
Q
Where is st Ives
A
Located in Cambridgeshire, 70 miles north of London and 18 miles from Cambridge.
2
Q
What is st Ives population in 2010
A
16,400
3
Q
What attracts people to st Ives (pull)
A
- rural idyll
- new services that go to Cambridge and London
- affordable housing
- less densely packed
- improve quality of life
4
Q
What pushes people away form st Ives
A
- housing prices are increasing as popularity increases
- loss of community spirit
5
Q
What consequences of counterurbanisation does st Ives have
A
- fear of crime
- air and noise pollution
- population structure change to more families rather then older people
- rural roads may not manage all the cars
- traffic congestion
- flooding problems as being built on flood plains
6
Q
What are the management solutions have been put into place
A
- flood protection costs 8.8 million
- more shops and services
- 75 affordable housing out of 200
- more schools and 240 more places for students in primary school
- £116 million guided busway which links st Ives to Cambridge
- green belt
7
Q
What are positive consequences for st Ives of counterurbanisation
A
- new services (shops, restaurants, transport)
- house owners benefit form increased property value
- average house price rose form £130,00 to £210,000
