development uk Flashcards
why is there a flood management scheme is oxford
large population
historical architecture
2 large rivers
impermeable surfaces
rural urban migration
few jobs in rural areas push people to urban area
higher paid jobs in cities pull people
increases property prices in urban areas
depopulation has negative impacts on rural areas too
newham
this is a more deprived inner suburb. Health is poorer, incomes are lower, there are fewer people with high level qualification and there is more crime
richmond
wealthy outer suburb, health is good, incomes are high, many have high level qualifications, less crime
docklands summary
fell into decline in the 1970s due to containerisation
people lost their jobs and moved away
in the 80s and 90s thye built office blocks to regenerate the area
people moved back, the jobs were high skill and high pay
olympic park rebranding summary
old industrial area, poor environmental quality
chosen as venue olympics
sports facilities, parks and homes built
image was changed - rebranded