London case study.

Question 1

what is the location of London?

Answer 1

1. good motorway (M1)
2. rail and air (Heathrow)
3. connections: Eurostar, central for finance, retail and TNC’s.

Question 2

what is the cities structure?

Answer 2

1. Hoyt mode
2. Thames central for development.

Question 3

any employment changes to London?

Answer 3

1. docks closed, manufacturing lost. (lea valley)
2. jobs lost in inner London and migration out of the city- therefore a loss of population within inner London.
3. finance and quaternary increased.
4. dock redevelopment, Olympics provided new opportunities.

Question 4

what does the movement of people do that changes the city?

Answer 4

1. people moved away when jobs were lost.
2. people attracted by the financial sector (national and international migration).
3. culturally diverse, many young people with fewer older people.
   they have a unique population structure.

Question 5

challenges within London?

Answer 5

1. busy and is congested and polluted. it is very expensive to live in London. high property prices with a competition for jobs due to the population.

Question 6

opportunities in London?

Answer 6

new apartments, bars and restaurants. better housing, schools and transport links. there is improved recycling and green spaces.

Question 7

how can London improve peoples quality of life?

Answer 7

there is an increased focus in sustainability. new homes, green spaces and community areas.
there are new jobs avaliable.