5.3 Site, Situation, Connectivity, Context Flashcards
What is a site?
The location or land in which a place is built.
What is the situation?
The location of a place in relation to other places, i.e for London its location is within the UK.
What are characteristics of London’s site?
- Built around bridging point.
- Built on a floodplain, so it is easy to build on and good for farming
- Relief of the land is flat.
What is the situation and connectivity of London nationally?
- The M25 allows national connection.
- Railway systems allow connections to different parts of the UK.
What is the situation and connectivity of London internationally?
- There are major airports such as Gatwick and Heathrow.
- The channel tunnel allows access to Europe.
- Ferries allow access to Europe.
What is the economic impact of London situation and connectivity?
- London has the highest tourist spend - $ 21.1 billion.
- 800,000 people commute to London for work everyday.
- Accounts for over a fifth of the gross value added of the UK, London generates 22% of the UK’s GDP.
What is the political impact of London situation and connectivity?
- House of parliament
- I have no idea
What is the social impact of London situation and connectivity?
- 1/3 of Londoners were born abroad - top countries: India, Poland, and Bangladesh.
- Tourism from different countries – different languages and cultures.
What is the enviormental impact of London situation and connectivity?
- London is one of the greenest cities because of its Royal Parks.
- 40% of the city is green space.
- There is access to open green space.
What is London’s structure based on ?
The Burgess model
Explain the Burgess model.
- The concentric ring model shows land use patterns.
- It is based on 1920s Chicago.
- Each ring performs a different function.
What is the structure of the Burgess model going from the centre out.
- Central Business District (CBD)
- Inner city
- Suburbs
- Urban-rural fringe
What is the CBD of London?
Central London
What is the function of the CBD ?
Commercial
What is the building age(s) in the CBD?
They vary from old to new
What is the building density of the CBD?
It is built high up
What is the land use of the CBD? Give (4)
- Offices
- Banks
- Royal parks
- Galleries
- Museums
- Parliament
What is the environmental quality of the CBD in the UK?
Even though there are a number of Royal Parks there is poor air and noise quality.
What is the example(s) of the Inner city in London?
Chelsea and Newham
What is the function of the inner city?
- Old industry
- Low and high class residential
What is the building age variation of the inner city?
Old terraced houses and modern apartments
What is the building density like in the inner city?
There is a high density
What is the land use for the inner city?
- Large and high density terraced houses
- High rise flats
What is the environmental quality of the inner city?
Poor environmental quality, although some green space because of gardens.
What is the example(s) of the suburbs in London?
Surbiton and Kingston upon Thames
What is the function of the suburbs?
- Middle class residential
- Shopping facilities
What is the building age variation for the suburbs?
Good quality 20th century semi-detached houses
What is the building density for the suburbs?
-less dense than than the inner city
- More homes have gardens and driveways
What is the land use of the suburbs?
- Shops
- Restaurants
- Semi-detached houses
What is the environmental quality of the suburbs?
There are large areas of good quality green space
What is the function of the URF?
- High class residential
- Industrial and commercial
What is the building age variation of the URF?
Late 20th century homes
What is the building density of the URF?
It is low and the lowest
What is the land use of the URF?
- Large detached and semi-detached houses
- Industry such as manufacturing and container ports
What is the environmental quality of the URF?
Due to the open space , environmental quality is often high - lowest air pollution.
