reasons for functional and demographic changes

Question 1

example of physical factors

Answer 1

-Location and proximity to large cities and core economic zones
-Environment, if the place is attractive or lacks investment
-Technology, if the place has faster broadband (closer to cities), fibre optic cables

Question 2

example of accessibility and connectedness

Answer 2

-access to other places, by road, rail, air
-connections to help competition for investment and visitors

Question 3

examples of how historical development causes functional and demographic changes

Answer 3

-post production era?
-Increased affluence- increased leisure and tourism functions so many houses and buildings converted into bars, B&Bs and second homes
-Historic buildings -can be a physical asset for places seeking regeneration or can lead to large areas of derelict buildings and toxic waste from manufacturing may be deterrent

Question 4

example of a place which has a historical landscape

Answer 4

-Windsor, historically attractive due to castles, royal events and traditions

Question 5

example of the role of planning by governments and other stakeholders

Answer 5

-national government policies (such as the levelling up policy)
-local planning means increased input into local decisions through local area plans
-conservation area policies- limiting new development and encourage conversions

Question 6

issue with conservation area policies

Answer 6

-National interests many override local ones such as HS2 and Fracking

Question 7

what are the reasons for functional and demographic changes

Answer 7

-physical
-historical development
-accessibility and connectedness
-role of planning by gov and other stakeholders