Case study 17: Housing and traffic issues in London, UK Flashcards
1
Q
How have housing prices gone up in London?
A
More people = higher demand = prices go up.
e.g. 300,000 pounds to buy a one bedroom flat.
This creates a high demand for social housing.
2
Q
How has traffic congestion been managed in London?
A
Congestion charge: vehicles entering London Inner ring have to pay 10 pounds if not, they are fined. e.g. King’s Cross.
Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZs): vehicles have to meet certain standards or they are charged.
3
Q
Has traffic managing been successful in London?
A
Advantages:
15% less traffic.
Reduction in nitrogen oxides + carbon dioxide.
Disadvantages:
Businesses went down (John Lewis stated that sales went down by 7%)
Increased traffic in zones just outside the Congestion charge zones.
