CUE - Urbanisation: Urban policy key terms

Question 1

Bottom up

Answer 1

When local people are consulted and supported in making decisions to undertake projects or developments that meet one or more of their specific needs

Question 2

Devolution

Answer 2

The transfer or delegation of power to a lower level, especially by central government to local or regional administration

Question 3

Regeneration

Answer 3

Policies directed at tackling social, economic, physical and environmental problems within urban areas

Question 4

Top down

Answer 4

When the decision to undertake projects or developments is made by a central authority such as government with little or no consultation with the local people whom it will affect

Question 5

Urban policy

Answer 5

Strategies chosen by local or central government to manage the development of urban areas and reduce urban problems