Settlement - Case Studies Flashcards
What’s London doing to tackle air pollution, noise and traffic pollution?
Green energy Barclay bikes (cheap) Congestion charging (people unwilling to pay so use bus) Red/bus routes (quicker buses=more people use them)
What’s being done in London to stop green spaces from being lost?
Green belt prevents development on the edge of London stopping urban sprawl
What’s good about the Nottingham tramway?
Reduces traffic, air and noise pollution
Electric and is cheap transport
What’s London doing to combat land pollution?
Recycling
What are the problems with the housing in Rio’s favelas?
Built in steep slopes
Open drains
Poorly built from any materials to hand and in 1988 storms over 200 deaths
Name a favela in Rio and some basic facts
Rocinha
Population of 100 000
What problems does pollution cause in Rio’s favelas?
1992 cholera outbreak Health hazard The rubbish is unlikely to be collected Beaches and sea polluted Industrial haze and fumes
What are the traffic problems in Rio?
Mountains hem the city in so traffic is forced along limited routes
24/7 traffic
Severe congestion and pollution
What problems does crime cause in Rio?
Violence and drug trafficking
Puts off tourists
What’s the Favela Bairro Project?
£200 million to help 60 of the poorest favelas Use local labour to reduce unemployment Roads widened Larger houses Concrete pavements Water and electricity The residents pay tax
What are the self help schemes introduced by Rio’s government to help favelas?
Government provides materials to improve housing
Legally own their property
Improve facilities and health
Teach them skills (local labour/DIY development)
What is Barra da Tijuaca?
A self contained city outside Rio to reduce pressure on Rio’s housing
20km outside Rio
Rich get apartments
Has its own favelas
