London

Question 1

Population

Answer 1

8.7 million

100,000 a year growth rate

Question 2

Migration to London

Answer 2

Increased during Industrial rev, decreased during WW2, increased in 90s due to service industry increase

37% born outside UK

Question 3

Opportunities

Answer 3

Gentrification, thus regeneration of areas

More high tech jobs, more attractive to young professionals

75 million on public transport in 2014

47% Green spaces

Question 4

Challenges

Answer 4

2 million in poverty

Air pollution - 4000 deaths yearly

25% of waste is landfill (methane etc)

20,000 new homes to an increase of 100,000 a year, meaning high prices

Question 5

Kensington and Chelsea vs Newham

Answer 5

Life expectancy: 85 vs 77

Unemployment: 3.9% vs 9

5 GCSEs: 80% vs 62

Higher average income in KC

Question 6

Regeneration scheme:
Emerates Stadium in Highbury/ Holloway

Pros

Answer 6

Pros:

• green space built
• renewable energy used in homes
• 50% of 3000 Homes built were affordable
• provides community with an extra £11m a year
• 2,600 jobs

Question 7

Regeneration scheme:
Emerates Stadium in Highbury/ Holloway

Come

Answer 7

Noise pollution and congestion high during events

Affordable housing is still quite expensive, and locals displaced

Low paid jobs created (in 2011 10,000 year unemployed due to lack of good jobs)

Question 8

Features of a sustainable city

Answer 8

Water conserved
Sustainable energy used
Green space
Public transport 
Access to affordable housing
Employment provided