LONDON (OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES) Flashcards
What are some basic problems in London?
Deindustrialisation causes inner city communities to suffer inequality
More housing needed due to price increases and gentrification - Built on greenfield land causing urban sprawl.
Highest air pollution in Europe. 4k premature deaths a year from mainly diesel engines.
Housing is £514k on avg compared to £272k nationally
What are some opportunities in London?
HQ of many MNCs leads to many Jobs. As a result unemployment is lower, GNI/capita is £34k compared to £22k in rest of uk
Healthcare is better - male life expectancy is 79, one year higher than rest of uk
Grades are better, 62% with 5 A* - C grades compared to 55% nationally
Murder rate is only 1.1 per 100k, 0.3 less than other areas
Crossrail may improve co2 emissions as it would incentivise public transport
