London, Havering/Tower Hamlets Flashcards
Where are Havering and Tower Hamlets
In London, south-east England
Which part of the city is Havering located
Suburbia
Which part of the city is Tower Hamlets located
Inner city
Why does terraced housing in Tower Hamlets lower quality of life
Lowers it because it means space is cramped and a lack of a front garden means children must play in the street
Why does having tower blocks in Tower Hamlets lower quality of life ( 3 )
1/ They are cramped and noisy
2/ Inconvenient when lifts break and implies old people will struggle to get home
3/ It also means its hard for neighbors to socialise
why does owning a home increase quality of life
It means they dont need to depend on a landlord and can improve the home without permission (to an extent)
Why can renting a home lower quality of life
Some landlord may not keep the home in an acceptable condition making living their a struggle
Why does being close to the CBD lower quality of life
It means there is lots of traffic and therefore congestion and therefore pollution leading to poor health
Why does unemployment and deprivation in the area lower the quality of life
Deprived people on the streets may lead to crime
why does higher level of immigration (especially bangladesh) lower quality of life
More pressure on schools and hospitals
why does higher level of immigration (especially bangladesh) increase quality of life
Multi-ethnicities mean there is a more interesting diverse community
Why does having detached and semi-detached houses increase quality of life
More space for children to play in safer areas
Why does employment in the area increase quality of life
Less people on the street that could commit crimes
Why does being on the edge of London mean better quality of life
Less traffic and pollution, and better access to services to parks and golf courses
Why does having access to the M25 mean better quality of life
M25 Leads to Stan-stead airport