Rural Urban Fringe - Housing Estate Flashcards
Where is Barra Da Tijuca located?
West of Rio, on what was previously a swampland, built 30 years ago
How far away is Barra from the city centre?
20km and 30 minutes by motorway
Population growth in Barra from 1991 to 2000?
149% from 98,000 to 140,000
Why did wealthy residents move out of the Rio’s CBD?
Counter Urbanisation:
Due to heavy pollution, congestion and high crime rates
Barra is a safe, cleaner place
Many attractions - 20km of sandy beaches, 5km of shops, Olympic golf course, nature reserves
Gated communities - those who live in them often work in the centre of Rio and commute by car or private buses
What are gated communities?
Area that is walled and fenced off from surroundings
Often entire complexes with saunas, sports fields, tennis courts, fitness suites, restaurants, supermarkets, swimming pools and even schools.
Why are favelas starting to develop in Barra?
To house people working in Barra’s services industry as cooks, cleaners, bus drivers and construction workers
Why is Cambourne attractive to residents?
Less congested Better air quality (less pollution) Quieter Lower crime rates Attracts young families House prices are 15 to 20% lower than Cambridge and 70% of the homes have 3 or more bedrooms Lots of open space
Transport in Cambourne?
No cycle links from Cambourne to Cambridge, even though Cambridge has the highest levels of cycling in the UK
Only 8% of people walk or cycle to work compared with 40% in Cambridge
However over 90% of nursery and primary age children walk to school
Is Cambourne effective?
Cambourne is a success as people commuted from Cambourne to Cambridge, however Cambourne may not be very sustainable as 40% of the households intend to stay less than three years
Tension in Cambourne?
A new busway between Cambridge and Cambourne angered residents as they fear this project will cause irreversible damage to the areas of landscape
Is it cost effective?
Not really, not a lot of people live in Cambourne however it could help ease congestion in Cambridge and make buses a viable mode of transport for commuters
Demographic changes in Cambourne?
As Cambridge grows, Cambourne grows
Young, skilled employers are moving to Cambourne which can force house prices up
Cambourne has a very high birth rate compared to other places in the South Cambridgeshire area
Four primary schools and a secondary school have been built as a result
Employment in Cambourne?
Lack of local employment - little number of facilities
More local job opportunities in new settlements would reduce travel distances
Morrison’s supermarket, petrol station, a medical practice, a dentist, a veterinary practice, allotments, a pub and a hotel.
Negatives of Cambourne?
Feel isolated, lack of history, a continuity of generations and a sense of belonging
Less choice of shops, fewer public transport options and facilities were late in arriving
Estimated population in Camborne?
Approximate population of 12000 people and 4250 homes
Estimated population to increase by 44% by 2050
Why was Cambourne built?
- Planned town to the west of Cambridge to provide houses for people to live on
- Stop the green belt from being built on
- Good transport links - M11 and the train (40mins) provide links to London
