4.2 Changes In Function And Characteristics Flashcards
What is the function of an area
The primary or main use
What is administrative function and name an example of a place
Eg Manchester
- plates that make decisions about organising infrastructure and econmic activity for surrounding places
What is commercial function and name an example of a place
Eg Cambridge Science Park
- location with strong business influence
- where TNCs may be based
What is retail function and name an example of a place
Eg Stratford
- urban area with attractive retail facilities
- retail is main source of income and employment
What is industrial function and name an example of a place
Eg Sheffield
- place where economy and reputation is predominantly based on its industrial capacity
Why does a change in function cause demographics to change
economic growth attracts young people and ethnically diverse due to job opportunities
How has function changed in Woking
Before - war burial site
After - retail, Peacocks Centre/Wolsey Place / commerical, McLaren
How has function changed in Stratford
Before - industrial, docklands
After - retail, Westfield
Woking demographic structure (age / ethnic structure)
- influx of elederly people age 80+
- median age is 35-39
- 60% Christian, 10% Muslim
- 75% white British, 6% Pakistani
-most diverse in Surrey
Stratford demographic structure (age / ethnic structure)
- median age 25-34
- 40% White British, 30% Asian
- 45% Christian, 20% Muslim
Why do functions change - physical factors
- sea level rise/climate change cause erosion and threatens coastal towns/industries
- increasing floods
- land required for renewables
Why do functions change -accessibility and connectedness
- more commuters mean more houses needed on rural-urban fringe
- more reliance on motorways/railways
- regional airports allow migration to rural and urban areas
Why do functions change - historical development
- mechanisation and global shift caused decline in primary and secondary sectors
- changes in consumer trends as more affluence creates demand for leisure and tourism
Why do functions change - local and National planning
- policies on restructuring economy after deindustrialisation
- regulations on green belt land
- local authorities have to help reach housing targets
Why has function changed in Woking
- Woking station direct to Waterloo has made it more valuable in SW railways
- built schools/houses on greenbelt land eg Hoe Valley
