Human Geography - urban change in developed countries Flashcards
1
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What is the site of Edinburgh?
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Describe the land on which it is built. A glaciated feature known as a cap or tail
2
Q
The situation of Edinburgh?
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Describes where Edinburgh is in relation to it’s surroundings - other towns, uplands and rivers
3
Q
What is located in the CBD?
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Departmental shops, large offices, main railway and bus stations, many churches, pubs, clubs and cinemas and the town hall
4
Q
What are some characteristics of the CBD?
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The value of the land is greatest here High building density High cost of land leads to building upwards Worst traffic congestion Oldest part of the city Grid-iron street pattern Constant change
5
Q
What are solutions to problems in Edinburgh?
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Tram works Updates public transport Pedestrianised areas One direction roads High street chains Relaxing areas Provision of food shopping Better leisure facilities Shopping centres
6
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What are some characteristics of the inner city?
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Often grid-iron street pattern Tenement Little open space Large factories High rise, residential flats Empty buildings, derelict land, vandalism, crime, poverty, unemployment and other social and economic problems before redevelopment High density housing
