The Uk's settlement and economic issues Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Two-speed economy definition?
A
- situation where economic growth within UK is not uniform across wholoe country
- different areas experience significantly different rates of growth
2
Q
High speed rail 2 solution?
A
railway between london and northern cities being constructed
3
Q
Investments in freight movement solution?
A
makes it easier for new businesses to set up and move their goods
4
Q
Northern airport improvements solution?
A
encourage travel and investment from abroad
5
Q
Smart tickets solution?
A
make access to transport links easier
6
Q
What are greenfield sites?
A
an area which has never been built on before
7
Q
What are brownfield sites?
A
an area already occupied with buildings no longer in use
8
Q
Greenfield sites advantages?
A
- relatively cheap and rates of house building faster
- layout not hampered by previous development - can easily be made efficient and pleasant
- healthier environment
9
Q
Greenfield sites disadvantages?
A
- valuable farm or recreational land lost
- wildlife and habitats lost or disturbed - noise and light pollution
- often far from work and services - generating more traffic
- encourages suburban sprawl
10
Q
Brownfield sites advantages?
A
- reduces loss of countryside and land that might be put to agricultural and recreational use
- helps revive old urban areas
- basic services and necessities already in place
- located nearer to main areas of employment
11
Q
Brownfield sites disadvantages?
A
- often more expensived - old buildings have to be cleared and land cleaned of pollutants
- sometimes surrounded by rundown buldings does to appeal
- high levels of pollution - less healthy
