London Flashcards
Where is London?
• Southeast England on the River Thames
Why is London successful?
• The city became a port
• It is a centre for trade and travel
Why is London important nationally?
• Largest and wealthiest UK city
• 22% of the UK’s GDP (12.5% pop)
• 47% green space
Why is London important internationally?
• World city, home of one of the two most important financial centres
• Many international HQ’s based in London
• Attracts skilled workers globally
• Second best global air connections (after Dubai)
Why is Londons population growing
• Younger people
• People moving from other countries
• better healthcare, less people dying
Urban opportunities in London:
• Ethnically diverse
• Good transport
• Good jobs
What is the benefit of Londons green space?
• Environment
• Reduce risk of flood
• Wildlife
• Mental Health of residents
Urban Challenges in London:
• Pollution
• Urban Sprawl
• Deprivation
• Social and Economic deprivation
What is urban regen?
• Renovation of old or derelict land for new use
Why did Stratford need regenerating?
• Derelict industry
• High unemployment
• Low GCSE
• Poor health
• High levels of deprivation
How did they regenerate Stratford?
• Polluted land cleaned
• pylons moved underground (aesthetic)
• 110 hectares of brownfield reclaimed
What positive economic changes has Stratford brought?
• 20,000 new jobs by 2030 bringing £5 billion
• Olympics generated £9 billion via sales of buildings
• Unemployment across London fell
What negative economic changes has Stratford brought?
• Over budget
• Few jobs created for locals
What negative environmental changes did Stratford bring?
• 3.3 million tons of CO2 created
• Wildlife relocated
• Material from overseas
What positive environmental changes did Stratford bring?
• 560 acres of brownfield decontaminated
• 25% recycled materials
• Green areas
• Water Quality of river lea improved
