St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Question 1

Characteristics

Answer 1

100km N London
On A1123 25km NW Cambridge
Close to A1 trunk road + main E coast railway line
Picturesque town in Great Ouse
Narrow 6-arched bridge with central chapel
Georgian + Victorian houses in Broadway + Bridge street
Surrounding are = farmland
One section of community ageing, other youthful = Pop structure changing

Question 2

Causes

Answer 2

PUSH
pollution/dirt/crime 
Congestion + parking
Increased house prices 
PULL
pleasant/quiet/clean
Houses bigger + open space
Land + houses cheaper 
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Car ownership = greater affluence 
Technology improves = Internet 
Main line electrified = journey times reduced 
25% working Pop commutes to London each day 
Prefer living in rural town environment + travelling daily to London

Question 3

Effects

Answer 3

Shops + services high status , eg restaurants, antique dealers, designer shops
Pop structure changed = movement of families = pressure on schools
Traffic congestion = during rush hour on A14
House prices increased by over 100,00” from 2000-2010 for detached house
Bus service infrequent
Increased pressure on housing stock

Question 4

Management strategies

Answer 4

200 more homes at least 75 affordable
Expand primary schools make 240 more places available
Flood protection £8.8 m on river Ouse 2007
Guided busway £116 m links to Cambridge = journeys quicker

Question 5

Example of…..

Answer 5

COUNTER URBANISATION