counter-urbanisation

Question 1

what is counter-urbanisation?

Answer 1

counter-urbanisation is the main movement in HICs. it is the movement from large urban areas to rural areas and has taken place over the last 50 years.

Question 2

why is counter-urbanisation taking place?

Answer 2

• urban areas have a lot of crime and pollution
• increased car ownership therefore people are able to live further from work
  and road networks have been improved
• increase in the number of people working from home due to technology e.g. SKYPE
• ageing population many want to retire in the countryside
• business parks on the edge of the city, people do not want to go into the city centre for work and can live in rural areas nearby

Question 3

what is the threshold population?

Answer 3

the number of people required to support a service

Question 4

why is Cuckfield, West Sussex experiencing counter urbanisation?

Answer 4

very accessible
 - on the A272 
- 5km EAST A23
- 3km WEST Hayward's heath station 
Hayward's heath station is on the direct line to London

Question 5

what ae the negative Impacts of counter urbanisation?

Answer 5

• house prices increase due to a growing demand so many locals can no longer live there, this especially affects young first time buyers
• Ruins neighbourhood community spirit
• more traffic