Housing Issues In Glasgow -Urban Flashcards
1
Q
Students
A
Growing student population puts pressure on renting market
2
Q
Single people
A
More single people households (people living longer/higher divorce rates) means less housing stock available
3
Q
Landlords
A
Landlords don’t always make necessary repairs to rented properties leaving them in disrepair
4
Q
Tower blocks
A
Tower blocks built quickly to house large numbers of people suffer from damp and antisocial conditions
5
Q
Green belt
A
Houses are being built on the green belt leading to urban sprawl
6
Q
Homelessness
A
Homelessness is increasing due to the rising cost of living
