London (AC) (Urban Futures) :)

Question 1

Name a challenge London is facing (congestion):

Answer 1

There is an increasing population —-> congestion —-> pollution (Approximately 50% of air pollution comes from road transport) —> Over 9,000 Londoners are dying early every year as a result of toxic air (eg. carbon monoxide).

Question 2

How is London tackling its congestion issue?

Answer 2

Congestion charge zones mean that any motor vehicles passing through the congestion charge zone is charged with a fee (£11.50). TfL reported that the CCZ resulted in a 10% reduction in traffic

Question 3

Name a challenge London is facing (housing):

Answer 3

the lack of housing in London (London needs to build 66,000 new homes every year to meet its growing need), —-> increasing prices ——> too expensive —-> suburbanisation where there are more available cheaper houses —->This means people live further away from jobs —-> long commutes to work = less productivity

Question 4

What percentage of all TNCs in the UK are in London?

Answer 4

over 50%

Question 5

How many airports does London have?

Answer 5

6

Question 6

What huge company has offices in Kings Cross?

Answer 6

Google