Chapter 8 Flashcards
rural idyll
traditional buildings
locally born pop
rural pursuits
local employment
demographic porblems of rural
. Rural depopulation is changing in its demographic location
Ppl in rural areas meanage = 45 in 2011 us 42 in 2001
* Result of babyboomers retire to country (grandparents) * Many return to place of birth + this inward migration accounts for 18% of all movements into rural areas
solution of 2nd home ownership in cornwall
83% voted ban of 2nd home owners buying new properties
problem of 2nd homes in cornwall
- Cornwall has 13,000 2nd homes (2021)
- Average no price in St lves is £492,000, which is 18x the typical local salary of £28,000
loose lots of young ppl
economic cause of counter urbansiation
economic - made money from gentrification
middle class’ home country demographic
community costs.
evidence of counter urbanisation
The structure of rural villages has changed due to counter urbanisation
modern housing estates built an outskirts
small industry along main roads
- Social demographic change in suburbanised villages
-Out migration of young people because…
In migration of affluent of ‘middle aged’ couples wyoung families
impacts of counter urbanisation
-incr house prices
-development of infrastructure, espec road and rail
-change in house type
-conversion of farm buildings
-change in population structure
-change + often duline inservices
outer herbides population decline
27,000 on 65 islands
50% pop decline in last 100 yrs, mostly young ppl
elderly population= result
* decline in traditional industries due to labour shortage
info abt henley in arden
Henley -in-Arden in Warwickshire England is rated one of the prettiest towns in England
has a mile long high street showcasing architecture from Victorian, Georgian, Tudor-medicine eras
It has 150 different historic buildings.
Its a well known market town
9 miles from Warwick +16 miles from brum
causes of counter
Train station links to Birmingham * Stratford-upon-Avon
for schools and work 69,652 passangers go-through Henley station annually in the 2022-23 period.
Rise of remote work due to Covid 19 pandemic
Better quality of life
Larger homes-cheaper in rural
Education school such as Henley-in. Arden have better educations. Foreran ple their progress 8 score was 0.31 compared to schools in Birmingham such as fortis Academy as an example -0.32
-m42 mototrway
population rise in henley
Has seen a significant rise fom 2014 in 20ll to 2984 in 2021
house price rise in henley
355,000 to 435,000
service provision in henley
education- primary and secondary schl
healthcare gps and hospitals nearby in stratford and warwick
community centres
evidence for counter urbanisation
Population Growth
Neighbourhood Development Plan (2011-2031)
manage area + protect greenbelt
Housing demand increase
Local business growth eog ice cream parlour
Shift in age profile, more families retired
Commuting increase
problems of rural rebranding
-Changes fundamentally the character of an area. ).
-Completely discarding imagery connected with an agricultural heritage can be negative, as rural landscape and crafts are fundamental local resources, intimately related to the agricultural heritage
farm diversification case study
hatton country world
what does hatton country world use to diversify
- Hatton Adventure World: A fun, educational farm park for families.
-Hatton Shopping Village: A collection of independent shops offering unique products.
-Hatton Camping: Facilities for visitors to camp and enjoy the countryside.
results of hatton country world
- Increased Footfall: More visitors thanks to the diversified offerings.
- Revenue Growth: Multiple income streams boosted overall revenue.
Employment: Created job opportunities for the local community.
- Revenue Growth: Multiple income streams boosted overall revenue.
digital divide causes
-urban areas prioritised as more customers
-higher proportion of older ppl in rural areas who don’t access tech to the same level as a younger urban pop
-poverty, many areas can’t afford access
issue of digital divide
- Unequal access to services
- -work opportunities often advertised online/physically
- Social exclusion as methods of communication change
-lack of access puts of youth, therefore contributing to aging pop in rural areas and diminishes counter urbanisation
What is an Electronic Cottage?- langor
An electronic cottage is a home equipped with modern technology, such as computers and internet connections, allowing residents to work remotely from rural areas
location langor
Langor is located in the Peak District National Park, near the towns of Buxton and Leek in Staffordshire, England
whys langor lost services
- Increased car ownership enabling people to travel to larger towns for services.
- Growth of supermarket chains offering cheaper goods in larger towns.
- Rising house prices making it difficult for young people to afford homes in the village.
Decline in bus services reducing accessibility to local services
what shops has langor lost in last 40 yrs
post office
village shop
primary schl
whats langor action plan
reenovate village hall
improve public transport
community shop
QUITE HRD TO BE SUSTAINABLE AS AGING POP
