contemporary Urban Environments Case Study (notting hill) Flashcards
1
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description
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west centre of london locators near thames, east of M4
house prices have shot up with many new services causing multiplier effect
2
Q
history of area
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- terrace housing
- rough working class area
- known for deprivation and riots
3
Q
present day information
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- lots of gentrification
- astronomical house prices
- good location easy access to london and services attracting rich investors
4
Q
negative impacts of generation
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- decrease in crime
- increase diversity
- refurbishment of run down areas
- reduction of urban sprawl
- new services
5
Q
negative impacts of gentrification
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- lots of homeless people and litter
- displacement of locals through rent and house prices
- loss of affordable housing
- local community conflict
