Decentralisation Flashcards
1
Q
what is decentralisation?
A
Movement of shops, offices and industry away from urban centres
2
Q
Why did people move?
A
- followed services
- centre had bad congestion, pollution, urban decline
- Green space
- car ownership
3
Q
Why did industry move?
A
- needed space
- low rent
- improved transport links
- pleasant area
4
Q
Why did offices move?
A
- more space
- low rent
- improved transport links
- located near qualified people
- pleasant
5
Q
Why did the services move?
A
- more space
- less congestion
- cities lack investment
- improved transport
