Issues in MEDCs Flashcards
Name some reasons why the demand for housing is increasing. 5 reasons
Rising population
Migration into MEDCs (Case study: Peterborough)
Divorce rate going up means couples live in two different houses
Age of marriage is later
Healthcare is improivng which raises the age of death
How much has the UK’s population increased by since 1971?
7%
How many people will be in England by 2021?
52.5 million
How many more households are there now than in 1971?
30%
How many homes do the government aim to build?
What percent of these houses will be built on brownfield sites and what percent will be built on greenfield sites.
250,000 every year until 2020
60% brownfield - 40% greenfield
What is gentrification?
Millions of pounds invested into a run down or derelict brownfield area.
Why is traffic a problem? 8 reasons
Air pollution from vehicles-Carbon dioxide emissions contribute to global warming-Environmental
Noise pollution-Environmental
Buildings discoloured-Environmental
Health problems (e.g. asthma, bronchitis)-Social
Unsightly-Environmental
Congestion makes people reluctant to visit the CBD so the trade goes down-Economic
Wastes motorists time-Social
Cars may need to be repaired more often because they are braking and accelerating-Economic
Why is there a rise in traffic?
The increase in demand for personal mobility
Car ownership has rocketed as 27% of house holds have more than one car
What is the issue that comes with multicultural mix?
Segregation
What is segregation?
Similar ethnic and cultural groups choosing to live away from people of other ethnicity and cultures.
Why does segregation occur?
Language barriers
Access to places of worship
Safety in numbers
Which city in the UK has tackled segregation and what have they done?
Leeds UK Councils work locally to eliminate racism Listen to ethnic communities Improved English Language taught Free access to community facilities
