Inner City Issues

Question 1

3 issues living in the inner city

Answer 1

Housing
Traffic
Cultural

Question 2

Describe the houses in the inner city

Answer 2

Terraced houses, cramped with little space round them
Little green space and play space
Prone to damp
Doors and windows in need of replacement

Question 3

Advantages of gentrification (5)

Answer 3

Area can be improved in appearance with more wealthy residents moving in
Smart cafes and bars often open with new influx of wealth
Old buildings are preserved and maintained
Streetscape improved with trees and new facilities
New businesses move in

Question 4

Disadvantages of gentrification

Answer 4

Sense of community undermined for original residents
Original residents would prefer a small corner shop and don’t value or can afford new services like coffee bars
Price of renting or buying properties as the area becomes gentrified pushing locals out
Differences between earthy newcomers and poor original residents cause resentment
Small businesses move out and low income families move out

Question 5

What are some traffic Issues

Answer 5

Not designed for as many cars
Most people park cars in inner city
Leads to congestion- poor air quality as cars sitting running

Question 6

How does journey time affect

Answer 6

London- Estimated to cost about 4 billion a year as it effects business productivity and economy
Public transport- slower more expensive