Bournemouth Flashcards
1
Q
What valuable locations does Bournemouth have?
A
Bournemouth Airport New Forest nearby Christchurch nearby town AONB Easy London access
2
Q
Why is the population increasing here?
A
Retirement boom (downsizing) & inward migration
3
Q
Why is there not just an elderly population left in Bournemouth then?
A
Retained younger pop. as expanded university and retained vibrant nightlife and changed some of hotels on seafront to student accommodation.
4
Q
What are some pull factors?
A
Cheaper housing, lower wages attracted businesses, available land for development, urban expansion
5
Q
What are some negatives of the development?
A
Coastal squeeze & pressure from greenbelt.
6
Q
What have the council encouraged people to do as a result of these pressures?
A
To build on brownfield sites or renovate their houses instead of build entirely new ones on new land.
