Topic 5- London Flashcards
London’s site
London is in South East England.
London’s situation
London is relatively near the southern coast of England, about an hour away. The Thames runs through its centre.
London’s connectivity
London has an orbital and radiating network of motorways and A-roads to connect it to other towns and cities near and far. It has extensive rail connections including regional and suburban services, but also high speed services to the north, West and mainland Europe.
London’s significance nationally
London is the capital of England and the main hub for business and tourism. It has a rapidly growing population which is very diverse and acts as a national landmark and director.
London’s significance reigonally
London is extremely important to the South East and somewhat beyond. Many people who live in neighbouring towns such as Reading, Guilford, Southend, Chelmsford etc rely on London for work and commute in daily. London is the hub of the South East.
London’s significance in terms of Europe
London is a major city and major part in Europe.
London’s significance globally
London is of world class status. Its an important part in the global economy as it has great connectivity internationally through heathrow airport which makes it very attractive to companies and TNCs globally
London’s structure
London is formed essentially in rings with the CBD in the centre, then the inner city, inner suburbs, outer suburbs and Rural Urban Fringe on the edge
Land use in CBD
Economical/business centre, dense buildings, low population but many people commute in to work. High rise buildings. Not the best air quality but some of the best transport links.
Land use in inner city
Used to be factories, now its mostly residential and commercial. Find large superstores, rental parks, westfields
Land use in suburbs
Houses with space such as driveways, gardens etc.
How is migration increasing population
The city’s population is growing as net movement is still high with more people moving in than out. These people settle in London and have children there increasing the population even more.
Where do migrants first move
Inner city as houses are smaller so cheaper than a large house with a driveway in the suburbs. Also near work opportunites
Which areas of London have declined
Deindustrialisation has lead to a decline in the Central region and docklands
What is deindustrialisation
The closure of factories and decline of secondary sector jobs.
