Planning and management issues Flashcards
How much is London’s population?
12million
Why do people come to London?
employment, education, culture, entertainment and history
Whats expected to happen to London’s population by 2030?
expected 10% growth
Where do the wealthy invest in London and why?
golden postcodes, to spread the risk to their funds by diversifying there international portfolios
Why do migrants come to London?
its a central hub, centre of finance, jobs available, levels of racial tolerance, 2 universities in Times top 20 world universities
Whats the dominant socioeconomic group in ‘Nappy Valley” (Clapham to Fulham)?
professional couples with young families
What has encouraged young families to stay in London?
rising commuting costs
What are parasitic singles?
young adults forced to live with their parent beyond the age of 30 as don’t have enough income to move out
What are the effects of parasitic singles?
child bearing is delayed, reduces birth rates and fertility rates, could accelerate the ageing population
Why are high-rise blocks needed?
to house all the people
Why did high-rise blocks go out of favour in 1970’s and 1980’s?
poor building quality and social isolation of residents
What have new high rise developments got in place to make them more attractive?
mixed-use areas (commercial, retail, entertainment and residential)
What is nimbyism?
residents who don’t want there homes overlooked by high-rise developments
