London case study (CUE)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

currently 8.6 million, could rise to 11 million by 2050

Question 2

why is London a ‘World City’ ?

Answer 2

• 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

Question 3

what are some examples of London cultural diversity?

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

what are some facts about Londons economic and social wellbeing?

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

what did studies in 2013 show about the poverty in London?

Answer 5

• 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

Question 6

examples of the impact of the physical condtions?

Answer 6

• 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

Question 7

example of a government body to make London more sustainable?

Answer 7

• London sustainable development comisson was set up in 2002

Question 8

what social developments have there been in London?

Answer 8

• 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

Question 9

what Economic developments have there been in London?

Answer 9

• 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.

Question 10

what Environmental developments have there been in London?

Answer 10

• 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

Question 11

what examples of global governance has there been in London?

Answer 11

• 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.