Enviornmental derilection Flashcards
What is a brownfield site?
land that has been used, abandoned and now awaits re-use. Often found in urban areas
What are disadvantages of derelict land and brownfield sites?
*derelict land can often be unsightly and may ruin the reputation of the place
*It might be polluted with chemicals from whatever it was used for previously whichcan be expensive to clean
*It may become a hot spot for crime
What is waste disposal?
how adequately dispose of large amounts of residential and business waste
How does Waste disposal impact Newcastle?
•Newcastle creates 180,000 tonnes of waste each year. In 2001 Newcastle put 90% of it’s waste into landfill while in the rest of the Uk this was 67%.
•poor waste management contributes to climate change and air pollution as landfills release methane
what is urban sprawl?
growth of urban areas into surrounding rural areas
Where is Ouseburn?
It is a suburb within Newcastle that has gone through regeneration from post industrial waste land to an attraction site in Newcastle
Why did Ouseburn need regeneration?
•deindustrialisation led to a decline in industries
•housing had been demolished, out of dare and unfit for habitation
•roads were narrow and steep in places, not fit for today’s traffic
What housing features did the regeneration of Ouseburn include?
•there are now 28 eco smart duplex apartments in Steenburg’s yard.
•the mailings have 76 flats with views of the river and outdoor space
what leisure opportunities did the regeneration of Ouseburn include?
•Stephen Bank Stabled is a riding school and a registered charity
• the clunny is s 300 capacity music venue with a public café
what work opportunities did the regeneration of Ouseburn include?
•the toffee factory is a refurbished building providing office space for buildings
•northern print is a studio equipped. with a gallery and education space all dedicated to print making
what learn opportunities did the regeneration of Ouseburn include?
•7 stories is s visitor centre dedicated to children’s literature
•Ouseburn farm is a visitor attraction that offers work experience and attracts 30,000 people each year
what are the advantages of building on Greenfield sites?
•there is no need to clean up the site from previous land uses therefore it can work out cheaper.
•More space is available for gardens making it suitable for family homes
•Sites on the edge of the city are often close to major motorways providing great access
what are the disadvantages of building on Greenfield sites?
• Concerns over biodiversity of the area - loss of habitats for plants and animals
• Increased urbanisation may lead to increased risk of flooding in some areas as pavements and surfaces become less permeable
• Increased traffic on the edge of a city would lead to more noise and air pollution
• Houses are often expensive
what are the disadvantages of building on brownfield sites?
• The environmental problems in the land may be expensive to fix.
• Access is difficult for builders and equipment.
• Location might not be suitable for family homes.
what are the advantages of building on brownfield sites?
•it is more sustainable as derelict land is being used and regenerated
•stops urban sprawl and loss of countryside
•Road networks already exist, as do electricity and gas networks, although these may need updating
• It is easier to gain planning permission as councils are keen to reuse the brownfield sites
