Urban dereliction Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is dereliction?
A
The act of abandonment
2
Q
Give 2 reasons for dereliction occurring in an urban setting?
A
- out migration: movement of skilled people leave behind a lower skilled and less qualified population = unemployment increases
- decline in housing quality: pre war buildings = difficult to maintain, owners unwilling to pay expensive prices, tenants move out
3
Q
How many UK houses have been empty for 10 years + ?
A
11 000
4
Q
Which place had the most empty homes?
A
Durham (6500)
