Counter Urbanisation Flashcards
What is counter urbanisation
The movement of people out of the inner city into the surrounding villages and rural areas
What counter urbanisation caused by?
Improvements in transport means people can commute to work and better communications (eg internet access) allows people to work from home
People leave cities due to high property prices and overcrowding
Some people just prefer quieter rural areas
Perceived benefits of quality of life in rural enviros
Process of urbanisation (5)
Belief that crime rates esp those inv violence/drugs are higher in urban enviromenrs
Educational attainment is lower / some inner urban environments
Rural locations are THOUFHT to have lower levels of air noise and visual pollution and have more open space
New technology has Increased opportunities to work from home ‘teleworking’ and ship from home using the Internet
This could be seen as pos+neg as it can allow people to live in rural areas m, away from work BUT stops social segregation
New roads and bypasses build following increased levels of personal mobility
Car ownership more then doubled since 1970
Effects of counter urbanisation (7)
Post offices and villages may close as smaller sphere of influence as people show in town
Local services such as primary schools may see as increase in numbers. Good- social cohesion. Bad- lower quality of teaching eg leic Kibsworth
Average income levels and average ages inc in rural areas- wealthier and older live in rural
Rural and urban becoming more alike- rural has community shopping centres
New estates may be built to cater for increased demand for homes in rural location. The consequence of this are this may not look attractive- NIMBY- community geek gone
Village communities may become divided between incomers and original inhabitants
Different groups w different experiences may feel different about certain issues
The demand for rural homes has led to increase in house prices and this means that less people can afford to live there- leading to segregation (neg)
Are established families
Parents 30s and 40s
School aged children
Yes
Established job- have income to move out to house
Perceive schools better- quieter and less crime
Parents of age to appreciate country side
Are young couples
20s something
Pre school child
Likely to counter urbanise
No
Nah not have income to travel so far to work esp w kid
More pubs and entertainment in urban
Are young professionals
20 something’s
No children
Likely to counter urbanise
No
Work - travelling may be expensive And may prefer urban areas- easier access and less isolated- and families can establish soon
There are more activities in urban areas
No commitment to fund schools
Are recently retired or semi retired couples
55+
Children grown up and left home
Likely to counter urbanise
Yes
Payed off mortgage so have money and can afford
Like quieter life?
No children- commitment
Semi rural- access to services- doctors etc
Recent immigrants
Parents 25-35
School aged children
Likely to counter urbanise
No
Need to integrate- want to find similar community
Need employment- urban areas have more opportunities is city
Counter urbanisation is likely to lead to social and economic segregation???
Yes
