Human Geography case studies

Question 1

What major change in industry impacted London, specifically East London?

Answer 1

De-Industrialization

Question 2

Why did the London Docklands decline?

Answer 2

It couldn’t handle containerization and wasn’t big enough.

Question 3

What are the significant TNCs and cultural organisations based in East London?

Answer 3

Plexal, Salder’s wells, West Ham, London college fashion, V&A Musuem, BBC studio

Question 4

What has been done to help East London?

Answer 4

Clean-up of water networks
London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) established
Stratford International Train Station ,
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park development (includes East Village/houses)
Here East: Co-working space,
East Bank: cultural quarter (Sadler’s Wells, V&A Museum, BBC Studio, London College of Fashion)

Question 5

What are the negatives of modernising East London?

Answer 5

Loss of industrial jobs due to decline of the London Docklands, Insufficient affordable housing from the redevelopment of the Athletes’ Village; much of it sold to private enterprisesv

Question 6

What type of area is Bourton on the water?

Answer 6

A honey pot area

Question 7

What affect does investment have in Bourton?

Answer 7

New businesses, new jobs=> new residents

Question 8

How many visitors does Bourton get per year?

Answer 8

Around 300,000

Question 9

Why has Bourton stayed the same?

Answer 9

To preserve genius loci, using local materials

Question 10

What is the river that goes through Bourton giving its name?

Answer 10

Venice of the Cotsworlds, river windrush

Question 11

What is the type of stone used in Bourton?

Answer 11

Cotswold limestone

Question 12

Why is Bourton on the water famous?

Answer 12

Honeypot area, prehistoric materials used Roman and 17th century. Neolithic history

Question 13

How many people does Walmart employ?

Answer 13

2.3 million

Question 14

How many stores does Walmart have?

Answer 14

11,500 stores

Question 15

How does Walmart use spatial organisation?

Answer 15

HQ in USA, however products are manufactured in lower countries where labour costs are lower( Bangladesh for textiles/China for electrical)

Question 16

How has Walmart encouraged globalisation?

Answer 16

Investment into ASDA (horizontal integration) , Seiyu Japan, Best price India ,

Question 17

How does Walmart benefit from spatial organisation?

Answer 17

Economies of scale and comparative advantage

Question 18

What are the UN sustainable development goals?

Answer 18

end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity./ form of security

Question 19

Was IAmsterdam top down or bottom up?

Answer 19

top-down-The campaign aimed to improve Amsterdam’s global brand and attract more tourism and business. Aim to change negative connotations

Question 20

How has globalisation affected East London?

Answer 20

De-industrialisation,’, containerisation, development of Olympic village, decline of the docklands, manufacturing, development of Canary Wharf , Global financial hub , pexal, BBC. Infrastructure. Jubilee line , Eurostar. Olympic village/accommodation, high costs

Question 21

How has globalisation affected Cardiff?

Answer 21

£2 billion redevelopment from docks to business/leisure hub
Attracts companies like BBC Wales; boosts tourism
Result: Cardiff is now a vibrant, cosmopolitan capital
Raises discussions on preserving Welsh heritage amidst global influences

Question 22

What are the different ethnicities in Butetown?

Answer 22

65% non-white , 26% (Black/ Somali), 15% Arab (Somali)

Question 23

What has the the Cardiff city council done in Butetown during the regeneration project?

Answer 23

£13 million spent on school buildings
Gentrification/ Atlantic wharf - £3 billion spent
Public infrastructure/ street lights etc..
Grants for ethnic community projects/ centres

Question 24

What were the negatives of the Cardiff regeneration project on Butetown?

Answer 24

Very little done between 2000 and 2010, fail of top down rebranding => ignored by local council and government

Question 25

What was the goal of the Cardiff regeneration project?

Answer 25

‘put Cardiff on the
international map as a superlative
maritime city, which will stand
comparison with any such city in the
world, thereby enhancing the image
and economic well-being of Cardiff and
Wales as a whole’

Question 26

What were the achievements of the Cardiff regeneration project?

Answer 26

-£1.2 million invested into private sector
-16,750 jobs created in new developments
- 4,380 new housing units
-79 hecares created
-area of land reclaimed: 327 hecares
-roads built 42km

Question 27

What are the negatives of the Cardiff regeneration project?

Answer 27

Lack of the development of communities, environmental impact , gentrification, uneven development ( arena not finished)