London case study (CUE) Flashcards

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what is londons current population, and what is it predicted to be by 2050?

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currently 8.6 million, could rise to 11 million by 2050

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why is London a ‘World City’ ?

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  • Economic factors => a global financial centre with a reputation as a technological hub and top rankings for technology and software development
  • performs well in terms of education in global rankings, high number of people in higher education
  • 300+ languages spoken
  • cosmopolitan and tolerant city, with much diversity
  • 2012 olympic games helped regenerate run down areas`
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what are some examples of London cultural diversity?

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  • West indian men, Windrush in 1948
  • in 2015 3.8 million london residents were black or of ethnic origin. this is expected to be 50% by 2038
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what are some facts about Londons economic and social wellbeing?

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  • huge areas of poverty and large income disparities
  • in 2015 it was estimated that for every £1 the bottom 10% has, the top 10% has £172
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what did studies in 2013 show about the poverty in London?

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  • income was less equally distributed than any other country
  • top 10% of London employees earn 4 and a half times more than the bottom 10%, this has increased over the last 10 years
  • Kensington and Chelsea has the highest imbalances
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examples of the impact of the physical condtions?

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  • London smog in the 1950’s killed roughly 4000 people
  • clean air act of 1956 was introduced due to this disaster
  • ULEZ scheme has helped to reduce C02 emissions, as has the congestion charge
  • 5.3% of all deaths in London are due to air pollution
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example of a government body to make London more sustainable?

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  • London sustainable development comisson was set up in 2002
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what social developments have there been in London?

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  • urban renewal schemes such as the 2012 olympics have introduced social housing, leisure facilites and investment in education
  • the london challenges initiative has continued to improve outcomes for pupils in the city
  • in Newham, the ‘every child programme’ allows kids the opportunity to learn a musical instrument or take part in cultural events
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what Economic developments have there been in London?

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  • the living wage has lifted 10,000 londoners out of working poverty
  • crossrail opened in 2018, and increased Londons transport capacity by 10%, which eases congestion and encourages regeneration
  • ‘Workplace’ has been introduced in Newham and has lifted 20,000 Newham residents into employment since 2007. has also helped over 900 businesses fill their vacancies.
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what Environmental developments have there been in London?

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  • congestion charge introduced in 2003 to discourage driving into london and has therefore reduced emissions
  • Boris bikes have increased inner city cycling by 173% since 2001
  • in order to target the urban heat island, targets have been set to increase green cover in central london by 5% by 2030
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what examples of global governance has there been in London?

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  • role of London Mayor created in 1999 by greater London authroity act and is part of the aim to restore a city wide government for London
  • Mayors are important as they ensure the city has a strong voice and can attract investment from home and abroad. increased powers include planning, transport, employment, economic development and health and policing.
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