Case Study AC City Flashcards
(48 cards)
What can happen to city centres as a result of suburbanisation?
They can begin to experience decline as people move away and shops and services are no longer in demand.
How does suburbanisation affect community structure?
Communities are split up as people migrate out to the suburbs.
What happens to land prices in the suburbs due to suburbanisation?
Land prices increase in the suburbs.
What is a positive consequence of wealthy people moving to the suburbs?
They pay more local taxes, allowing the area to be further improved.
What environmental issue increases in the suburbs as a result of suburbanisation?
Air pollution increases due to more people commuting to and from the city centre.
What types of facilities are built in the suburbs as demand increases?
Retail parks and recreational facilities, such as golf courses.
What can derelict city centre land be converted into?
Open spaces to improve the environment.
What pressure increases on the green belt due to suburbanisation?
The green belt comes under increasing pressure.
What happens to the economy as people move back into the city?
New shops and services open, boosting the economy
This is a positive consequence of re-urbanisation.
What is the environmental benefit of redeveloping brownfield sites?
It protects wildlife habitats
This is a positive consequence of re-urbanisation.
What type of tension may arise in urban areas due to re-urbanisation?
Tension between original residents and new residents
This is a negative consequence of re-urbanisation.
Why might jobs created in the urban area be unsuitable for original residents?
Many original residents are unskilled or semi-skilled
This is a negative consequence of re-urbanisation.
How can local schools benefit from re-urbanisation?
They could benefit from an influx of students
This is a positive consequence of re-urbanisation.
What impact can re-urbanisation have on tourism?
Tourism may increase, bringing money to the area
This is a positive consequence of re-urbanisation.
What challenge do original residents face as house prices rise in re-urbanised areas?
They may have to move out to cheaper areas
This is a negative consequence of re-urbanisation.
What happens to existing shops and services as new, wealthier residents move in?
They may be replaced by shops catering to wealthier residents
This could lead to job losses among original residents and is a negative consequence of re-urbanisation.
Why is London important on a regional scale?
On a regional scale, London is important due to features such as the London Gateway.
What is the London Gateway?
London Gateway is a major international shipping port that allows businesses in London and around south east England to import and export goods from around the world.
What does the London Gateway mean for businesses in the UK?
This means that businesses in south east England can bring items into the UK that they need to run their businesses and other businesses in the UK can produce goods and sell them around the world.
What are some key facts about the London Gateway?
In 2014, the port handled 300,000 shipping containers and has created 12,000 jobs in the area since it opened.
What is another reason for London’s importance on a regional scale?
London is also important on a regional scale as many businesses in the UK are attracted to South East England to be close to London.
What connects areas across South East of England to London?
Areas across the South East of England are well connected to London by roads such as the M25 motorway and railways links such as Cross rail/The Elizabeth Line.
What does being close to London mean (what is an advantage)?
Being close to London gives businesses an advantage of being close to the things they need such as business headquarters and high skilled workers. The number of businesses in South East England increased by more than 15% every year from 2017-2019, more than any other UK region.
Why is London important on a national scale?
On a national scale, London is important as it is the centre of government in the UK. The Houses of Parliament (House of Commons and House of Lords) are located in London, along with many government departments that all make major decisions that affect the UK economically, socially and environmentally.
