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Tudeley development Flashcards

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What is brownfield land?

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previously used or developed land, often in urban areas, that may be contaminated but can be cleaned and reused for new buildings or other purposes

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What is greenfield land?

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Undeveloped, natural land or agricultural land outside cities that has not been built on before, often valued for its open space and potential for development

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Outline the issue with housing in the UK

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not enough affordable housing
unsuitable/poor quality
lack of basic facilites

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What are the social advantages of greenfield sites?

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just outside of cities - easy access
more space - more room for recreation

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What are the social advantages of brownfield sites?

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closer to key infrastructure and ammenities

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What are the economic advantages of greenfield sites?

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don’t need to spend clearing area
cheaper to buy and develop
attractive to buyers + modern businesses

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What are the economic advantages of brownfield sites?

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already developed infrastructure
stimulate growth in area put in

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What are the environmental advantages of greenfield sites?

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could build sustainable housing
often surrounded by countryside

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What are the environmental advantages of brownfield sites?

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not building on natural land
cleans up contaminated land

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What are the social disadvantages of greenfield sites?

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less accessible - longer commute
takes time for other infrastructure to be built

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What are the social disadvantages of brownfield sites?

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crowded place - traffic
noise and expensive as close to city

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What are the economic disadvantages of greenfield sites?

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need to spend creating transport and infrastructure as distance from employment
lose agricultural land

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What are the economic disadvantages of brownfield sites?

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potentially expensive housing
demolition and decontamination = expensive

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What are the environmental disadvantages of greenfield sites?

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takes up green space
destruction of habitat and natural and space

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What are the environmental disadvantages of browndfield sites?

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decontamination

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What are the social advantages of urban areas?

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more attractive environment
close to amenities

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What are the social advantages of rural areas?

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more services
help balance population

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What are the economic advantages of urban areas?

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allows cities to grow to attract businesses and build economy

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What are the economic advantages of rural areas?

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better transport for commute into cities
satisfy demand for housing
cheaper to build on land

20
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What are the environmental advantages of urban areas?

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spread of development = opportunity for green space in cities

21
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What are the environmental advantages of rural areas?

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more space to build solar farms = sustainable energy

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What are the social disadvantages of urban areas?

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overcrowding
commute might be longer +/or more expensive

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What are the social disadvantages of rural areas?

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congestion worse
less community + traditional services

24
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What are the economic disadvantages of urban areas?

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expensive housing
may lead to decline if people move out

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What are the economic disadvantages of rural areas?

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increasing house prices
extension of infrastructure needed - longer commutes as live further out

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What are the environmental disadvantages of urban areas?

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brownfield less attractive and remain unused
little money invested in greening city

27
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What are the environmental disadvantages of rural areas?

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loss of farmland, countryside, woods

28
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Describe the location of Tudeley

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Kent, South East, between Tonbridge and Paddock Wood, north of B2017 road

29
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What is High Weald? Why is it important?

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area of ancient countryside made up of small mixed farms. Area of outstanding natural beauty
over 10,000 protected land

30
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How is the village planned to be sustainable?

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advertising ‘self-contained’ as has schools, sports centres, services, facilities so walkable
train station to further reduce car use
solar farm
interconnected network of footpaths and cycle paths

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What are the issues with the proposed development?

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existing roads destroyed - increases traffic congestion
large area - long time to build
railway through town - build around
River Medway - increase flood risk as increase in impermeable surfaces

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What are the socially sustainable aspects?

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pedestrian-friendly walkable community
cycle routes + footpaths
range of housing sizes + styles attract different ages + affordable housing
traditional village green provide meeting + recreational area + open space and sporting facilities
provides housing for current and future generations

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Why is it not socially sustainable?

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not all housing affordable to local people
many locals such as young people seeking to buy first home cannot afford to live in their community, forcing them out of local area, away from family and friends

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What are the economically sustainable aspects?

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village centre with shops, services and commercial/office space provide local employment
new railway station with 10-minute walk and bus routes to nearby towns create sustainable transport

35
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Why is it not economically sustainable?

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impact on existing economic activities in local area due to increased competition
e.g. shops in area could lose business due to new development leading to an increase in unemployment for local people, detrimental effect on well-being

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What are the environmentally sustainable aspects?

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existing heritage buildings preserved and new buildings designed to fit local styles
ancient woodland + existing valuable habitats protected
‘low energy vision’
solar farm generate electricity = climate change adaptation
modern waste collection measure will be considered

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How is it not environmentally sustainable?

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increase pop increase pressure on local roads leading to further congestion and travel times
increases travel ties and frustration
increase in emissions from vehicles, leads to increase air pollution so more greenhouse gas in atmosphere, enhancing climate change, now and in future

38
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In conclusion, is it better to build on brownfield or greenfield?

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construction on greenfield is more unsustainable than building on brownfield due to urban sprawl, disruption to habitats, increased greenhouse emissions, negative impact on locals priced out of area
development on brownfield alleviates issues and promotes more effective land uses, preserving green space for majority

39
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Who are pro builders?

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stakeholders - who invested in building
governments - have to meet housing demand
homeowners - people hoping to move in

40
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Who are anti builders?

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local residents on outside of area - congestion
farmers - lose land
homeowners - those already living there forced out of homes
local businesses = introducing new shops could take away businesses

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