Theme 1 Chapter 2 - Urbanisation Flashcards
What is Urbanisation?
The human and physical growth of town and cities
Why are population numbers changing in Rural and Urban areas?
Urban areas increasing in population as suburbanization, infill, reurbanization is occurring more than counter urbanisation.
What is suburbanisation?
The outwards physical growth of towns and cities which slowly engulfs nearly villages
What is reurbanisation?
When the government regentrifies the area to attract more people.
Case study for reurbanisation?
London Docklands
What is infill?
When a derelict site is rejuvenated into new homes or businesses to attract people to the area.
What is counter urbanisation?
The movement of people from urban areas to rural areas.
Push and pull factors for people moving from rural to urban areas?
PUSH: -Racism -Smaller schools -It can be inconvenient Amenities close early
PULL:
- more diversity
- More people
- Increased opportunity
- More entertainment
- Larger schools
- Everything is convenient
Push and pull factors for people moving from urban to rural areas?
PUSH:
- Traffic and congestion
- High pollution
- Crime rates higher
PULL:
- Cleaner air
- Beautiful scenery
- Peace and quiet
What does Urban areas have in each areas?
ZONE A:
- most expensive land
- Expensive homes/ shops
ZONE B:
- Tower blocks
- High Crime rates
- Terraced houses
- Narrower streets
ZONE C:
- Wider roads
- Tower blocks
- Semi detached
- Shopping centers
ZONE D:
- Detached houses
- Rugby fields
- Large shopping centers
- Modern factories
What is the green belt?
Land around a city which the government has placed legal restriction on to prevent suburbanisation
Advantages and disadvantages of building on a greenbelt?
ADVANTAGES:
- More homes for people to live in, cities less congested
- More jobs created for construction workers
- Businesses outside city will see rise in customers
DISADVANTAGES:
- Habitats will be destroyed to make space for homes
- Noise disturbances will occur more for those who already live on the green belt
What does ‘brownfield’ site mean?
Land which has already been built on before new construction takes place.
What does ‘greenfield’ site mean?
Land which hasn’t been built on before new construction takes place.
Advantages and disadvantages of building on a brownfield site? - socially, economically, environmentally
ECONOMIC:
Adv -> Sites which are derelict start to improve and attract tourist
Dis-> Could be more expensive than building on a greenfield
ENVIRONMENT:
Adv-> No habitats destroyed for new homes
Dis-> Sites may be contaminated with waste
SOCIAL:
- > More homes in city provided - close to work
- > The noise disturbs local residents
How has technology helped people who have lived out in rural areas?
- Rapid growth of telecommunication
- Internet growth
- Comfortable cars
What issues have occurred with more people living in countryside?
- No more affordable houses for young people
- Too much litter
- Too much cars -pollution / high traffic
- Farm/wild animals disturbed by pets
Advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?
- socially, economically, environmentally
ECONOMIC:
Adv-> More jobs for delivery industries
Dis-> Highstreets shops close - unemployment rises
SOCIAL:
Adv-> Busy people will not have to worry about shopping - more time for work or family
Dis-> Highstreets become ghost town disorders occur –> like graffiti
ENVIRONMENT:
Adv-> Less traffic in highstreets - less pollution
Dis-> More cutting down trees for packaging
What is a honeypot site?
An area of special interest which attracts a large number of tourist
What is the difference between ‘Catchment area’ and ‘threshold’?
Catchment: The area a business attracts its customers from
Threshold: The minimum amount of customers required for the business to remains open
What solutions can be used to help manage rural areas from visitors
- Add more bins around popular areas
- Limit the amount of cars or add a congestion charge
- Fine any owner with unleashed dogs
What makes people attracted to Yorkshire Dales?
- Paragliding
- Rock climbing
- Limestone quarries
What problem has occurs from too many visitors in Yorkshire Dales?
- Limestone walkways eroded
- too much litter
- Too many shops cater to tourist
How has Yorkshire Dales improved the area for the future?
- There is a visitor guide instructing tourist
- Building steps to prevent erosion in future
- The number of cars limited
Positive impacts an sport event can have on Urban area?
- Money from tourist
- Stadium can be rented after for weddings and parties
Positive impacts an sport event can have on Urban area CASE STUDY?
Bow - during 2012 Olympics
