London sustainable solutions case study Flashcards
1
Q
what is London
A
a world city in the south east of England
2
Q
how much of Englands economy comes from London
A
20%
3
Q
why is Londons population growing
A
young people move to London to find work and have children
internal growth
several world class universities
4
Q
what sort of challenges does London face
A
housing. availability - Londons rapidly growing population
transport - rising population
5
Q
what sustainable solutions do London have to face its challenges
A
the Elizabeth railway line which has increased capacity by 10%
more dedicated bus lanes and cycle paths
congestion charges