Urban Flashcards
Name 3 changes to the CBD
.covered shopping centres
.pedestrainisation
.private business
Name 2 changes to Glasgow’s inner city
.landscaping
.carparks
Name 3 changes to Glasgow’s suburbs
.low density housing
.new industry
.free car parking
Why is free car parking in Glasgow’s suburbs good
Reduces the amount of cars entering the CBD
Why is making streets in the CBD pedestrianised good
This makes the streets safer for shoppers
Why are covered shopping centres in the CBD good
They keep shoppers dry and out of the rain could mean they are more likely to stay shopping for longer and spend more money
Why is new industry good for the subusbs
The land in the suburbs is cheep to buy
Name 5 changes to the favelas in rio
.roads are being widened
.Armed police are coming into area
.improving houses
.improving water sources
.improving schools
Why is widening the roads good
Allows amergincy
services to get jnto the area and allows bin Lorry’s to remove rubbish from the area.
Why is armed police moving to the area good
They can stop frights between gangs and reduce drug problems.
Why is improving houses good
They can build safer houses for the residents of the area
Why is improving water sources good
Lessens the change of illness
Why is improving schools good
Improving schools improves education allowing them to get better jobs and buy houses .
