London Flashcards
Location
On a floodplain due to river Thames
Thames allowed for increase regional trade
Situation
M25 runs around London meaning quick accesses to other cities
5 airports in London meaning it’s a global hub for air travel
Migrants in London
Pull factors to London-jobs ,culture ,education and healthcare)
Clusters of migrants develop as culture develops
What is a negative multiplier effect and why does London have it
Londons inequality is highest in east London near the docks,transport links were poor and few businesses were located there
As a result it had a negative multiplier effect Where people didn’t have jobs,less tax paid and the council investing less in education
How did part of London face decline
Since ww2 the London dock lands have experienced decline
Containerism meant fewer people were required dock jobs
Competition from abroad in manufacturing
This lead to outmigration occurring
How did part of London face growth
More recently the dock land have experience regeneration due to goverment attractive businesses and building more transport links this has had a positive multiplier effect
Problems with gentrification
The culture of the area changes and the prices of all goods increase this is what forces poorer people out
Pros of gentrification and rebranding on the olympics
Rebranding
The area has global connections and fast links to the Eurostar this makes the area more attractive for businesses
Gentrification
Better environment
Legacy of sports
Increases transport links
London strategies for sustainability
Congestion charge:paying people for driving in London
Cycle lanes : promotes health and reduces car use
How does London rely on the rural area
Food is farmed in rural areas and shipped to rural for markets
650000people commute to London for work these commuters live in domitory towns
Why has rural areas faced changes thanks to London
More people moving to rural areas near London due to house prices being high in London and the houses in rural areas being bigger
