re- urbanisation

Question 1

what is re-urbanisation

Answer 1

movement of people back into urban areas

Question 2

what are push factors of re-urbanisation

Answer 2

-lack of jobs
-fewer leisure/entertainment facilities
-counter-urbanisation can cause high house prices in rural areas

Question 3

what are pull factors of re-urbanisation

Answer 3

-most universities based in urban areas, so young people move for education
-young people want to live close to work in areas with good entertainment
-encourages businesses to invest

Question 4

what are the economic consequences of re- urbanisation

Answer 4

-when people move in city centres new shops/services open- boosts economy of city
-tourism increase brings money to city for improving area
-jobs not accessible to original residents that are unskilled

Question 5

what are the social consequences of re- urbanisation

Answer 5

-jobs created- less employment
-wealthier people send children to private schools away from city centre
-original residents- low income so cant afford housing so move to cheaper areas

Question 6

what are the environmental consequences of re- urbanisation

Answer 6

-re-developing derelict brownfield sites in cities protects wildlife habitats
-but some derelict for a long time so can destroy urban wildlife habitats