Changing Urban Areas Flashcards
Characteristics of CBD
Shops
offices
entertainment
Public transport
Characteristics of Inner City
areas rebuilt(gentrification)
terraced housing
Some buildings old waiting for redevelopment
Characteristics of Suburbs
Detached or Semi Detached houses
Mainly housing
light industry and shopping
Characteristics of Rural urban Fringe
Detached housing
a mix of urban and rural land uses
more space available
What are the 3 main issues of Inner city
Housing
Traffic
Cultural Mix
What are the Main housing issues in the inner city
Poor Quality Housing
Gentrification
SCE for Poor Quality Housing
Terraced house were built originally for factory workers. They were small and close together and limited space for children
Extensions have to be made
SCE for Gentrification(House price increase)
Children of locals cannot afford to buy house in local area
Leads to loss of community accross generations
What are the 3 main traffic issues in inner citys
Congestion
Public transport
parking
SCE Unavailable Parking
People must drive around searching for parking space
pollution and congestion
SCE Expensive Parking
People choose to park for free outside homes on terrace streets
creates tension in the inner city and commuters
SCE increased Journey times
people late to work and school
affects their job and education
SCE increased emmisions
increased pollutions
increased diseases such as asthma
SCE unreliable transport
People choose not to use public transport leading to empty busses
more cars and more pollution,congestion
SCE Expensive transport
People decide to drive because its cheaper
more cars and more congestions
