Counter-urbanisation Flashcards
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What are some possible push and pull factors for counter-urbanisation?
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Retirement in the country University enrolment in cities Family planning in the country Second homes in the country Immigration in cities Escape from noise, pollution, dirt and crime
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What is counter-urbanisation?
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The process where the population of cities fall because people are moving past the rural-urban fringe into areas that are rural
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Why is counter-urbanisation so popular?
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Improvements in technology allowed more freedom of location
The need for rural areas to attract income
Mobility to get into cities for work
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What is the evidence for counter-urbanisation?
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Increase in commuter railway stations and car parking
Increasing house prices
Construction of new housing following demolition
Conversions of farm buildings
