Tackling Urban Problems (sustainability, regeneration & traffic) Flashcards
Where is Ouseburn located?
In the East end of NCL on the quayside.
Valley which the ouseburn river runs through
close to CBD
Why did Ouseburn need regeneration?
It was damaged by the impacts of deindustrialisation
Land was derelict and polluted
Very few people live there
few job opportunities
old housing was demolished.
What were the 4 things that the developers based this area of off?
Live
Work
Play
Learn
When did regeneration start?
1992 - 2002
Live
Steneburgs yard (28 apartments), The Malings 26 flats
Encourages young professionals into the area.
Play
Stepney Bank Stables, The Cluny (music venue) - attracts 400000 visitors per year.
Work
Toffee Factory ( built on Brownfield site) - attracting people who work with creative/media.
Northern Print studio
Learn
Seven Stories and Ouseburn farm - sustainable too
Where is Leeds located?
Located in Northern England North East of Manchester.
What is Sustainability?
Meeting the needs of the current population without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Water conservation
environmentally sustainable and economically
rainwater recycling saves water. Grey water to flush toilets.
energy conservation
environmentally and economically sustainable - Shared heating and cooling in apartments and offices.
Wind turbines power lifts and communal lighting
waste recycling
swap shops to reduce waste
Environmentally sustainable.
creating green spaces
Socially and environmentally sustainable.
Keeps greenbelt land and general needs like exercise and walks.
shared gardens to grow vegetables and promote local sourcing food.
Magpie mover
Metro pass for III NCL United season ticket holders allowing them to travel into the city for free on math days.
Park and Ride
encouraging people to park at a metro station rather than in town like Kingston park
What are the problems caused by vehicles on running fossil fuels?
Acid rain
emissions can impact health and age groups (newborns and elders)
fumes can cause lung problems and reduce life expectancy
Traffic congestion is wasteful of fuel
Goods sit in traffic queues which costs companies more to transport
What is the London congestion charge?
charging most motor vehicles operating within the CCZ in central London between 7:00 to 18:00
What day was the charge introduced?
17th Feb 2003
What is their aim?
Reduce high traffic flow and pollution in the central area and raise investment funds for London’s transport system.
Reasons why it was effective
37% increase in the number of passengers taking the bus during the first year
Greenhouse gases reduced 16% 2002-2005
Scheme made £122 million in 2005-2006
reduced congestion 16%
Reasons why it isn’t effective
decrease in sales in retailing
businesses moving out of CCZ
expensive to have electric and hybrid cars
infrastructure like charging hasn’t been installed yet
