Counter-urbanisation

Question 1

What is counter-urbanisation?

Answer 1

Movement from large cities to smaller villages and commute to the city

Question 2

What are the social effects of counter-urbanisation on rural settlements? (6)

Answer 2

Population growth
Change in population structure.
changing bus services
development of old people homes
social conflict
increased traffic

Question 3

What are the economic effects of counter-urbanisation on rural settlements? (6)

Answer 3

Growth in small-scale industry
revival of market towns
house prices increase
loss of shops + services in the fringe
wider economic base
change in employment structure

Question 4

What are the environmental effects of counter-urbanisation on rural settlements? (4)

Answer 4

Loss of farmland (greenfields).
barn conversions
environmental pollution
increased flood potential

Question 5

What are the political effect of counter-urbanisation on rural settlements?

Answer 5

Increased pressure for recreational facilities.
Activation of local councils