GCSE Urban Environments Flashcards
Why do people migrate to urban areas?
Push factors
- war
- famine
- safety fears
- natural hazards
Pull factors
- jobs
- better life (more opportunities)
- education
- family
What is BEDZED?
What are some of its bey characteristics?
BEDZED stands for Beddington Zero Energy Development.
It was created in 2002, in an area near London.
It’s key features are:
- nearly 100 homes made of natural materials
- fuel-efficient appliances
- a children’s nursery
- an exhibition centre
- workspaces and offices
- water recycling facilties (including for rainwater)
- natural ventilation
- the use of solar and wind power
What is a greenfield development?
A development that is created on an area of land that has never been used before.
E.g. Great North Park, Newcastle
What is a brownfield development?
A development on an area that has previously been used. This helps to improve the area.
E.g The Sandman Hotel in Newcastle is on the site of the former Newcastle Brown Ale factory
How can traffic be managed in the an urban area?
Can you give examples?
London - congestion charge, underground, Boris’ bikes
Newcastle - bus lanes, metro
Manchester - metrolink
Curitiba (Brazil) - rapid transport system
Cambridge - bus link
What physical features cause the population to be unevenly distributed?
Low populations:
- Mountains
- Deserts
- Ice regions
High population:
- flat land (which is fertile)
- coastal areas
What is a shanty town?
Can you name an example?
An illegal settlement that is built on the edge of an urban area.
They are also called favelas, slums, etc.
An example is Kibera in Nairobi or Dharavi in Mumabi
