London Flashcards
(20 cards)
London’s Location
SE England on River Thames; capital city; accessible via major transport.
Importance in UK
Largest city, centre of politics, economy, media, culture; 9M+ population.
Global Importance
Financial hub (City, Canary Wharf); global firms; major tourist attractions.
Migration Impacts
Diverse: 300+ languages. Post-WWII and EU migration. Young UK migrants.
Migration Character
Cultural diversity; housing pressure; economic activity; some tensions.
Social Opportunities
Diverse culture, festivals (e.g. Notting Hill), improved inclusivity.
Economic Opportunities
Jobs in finance, tech, tourism. Canary Wharf & Olympic regeneration.
Transport Systems
Underground, DLR, buses, Crossrail, Oyster/contactless integration.
Urban Greening
47% green space; parks, green roofs; improves air & biodiversity.
Urban Deprivation
Areas like Newham face high poverty, unemployment, poor housing.
Housing Inequality
£500k+ avg house; lack of affordable housing; luxury vs unsafe housing.
Education Inequality
GCSE pass rates vary: 57% in Barking vs 77% in Richmond.
Health Inequality
Life expectancy gap: 76 in Newham vs 86 in Kensington; pollution issues.
Employment Gap
Unemployment 7%+ in Tower Hamlets vs 3% in Wandsworth.
Environmental Issues
Dereliction, brownfield/greenfield conflicts, low recycling rates.
Urban Sprawl
Moves to outer towns; pressures transport, services, environment.
Commuter Towns
Places like Reading rise in house prices, lose community identity.
Why Stratford?
Chosen for brownfield land; deprived, high unemployment; ideal for Olympics.
Stratford Benefits
New homes, jobs, transport, parks; cleaner River Lea; better facilities.
Stratford Costs
£9bn cost; some displacement; promises on housing not fully kept.
