southampton case study Flashcards
regional importance
2 top class unis
population
250k
largest city in…
hampshire
what social problems may a cultrally diverse population cause
tension - some communities may struggle with intergration
mosques and other places of worship may need to be built, this can lead to high contruction costs
benfits of a diverse population
a hard working workforce
enriched cultural life - food and music for example - this makes the city more interesting and gives the city a pull factor leading to an increase in population
social oppurtunities
2 unis, football club - brings people together, creating a more supportive society
social challenges
inequalities of income - leads to disparities of healthcare, education and job opportunities.
environmental opportunities
urban greening - 20% of the city is covered in green space - this encourages excersise and increase biodiversity
how many shops and jobs are their in west quay
130 shops - 3000 jobs
environmental challenges and solution
waste disposal - to improve this educating children about how to dispose of waste correctly and improving recycling centres.
benefits of west quay
multiplier effect - this boosts the local economy but also increases investments in the local area
disadvantages of WQ
main stream shops can deprive local family owned shops - this can lead to job loss and reduces diversity.
An example of a UK city
An example of urban regeneration
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