UF: Leeds Flashcards
1
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Describe the location of Leeds
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- Major city in West Yorkshire, North of the UK
- 2nd largest metropolitan district in England
2
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Explain the importance of Leeds
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- 10% pop. rise over last decade - provides large no. of potential employees
- Acts as a shopping destination in N. England - major unis + associated research activities
- Has well developed transport infrastructure - heart of complex motorways (e.g. M1 connects to London and M62, major road) , has canal and waterway network & international airport
- Centre for arts - galleries + music venues
- Global connections between clothing firms + outsourced factories - attract interest + investment - good export links
3
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Describe the way of life in Leeds
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- Diverse with many different cultures, languages, faiths and races which so effective tourism, friendliness and social interactions (night clubs)
- Beautiful scenic areas around the city like Yorkshire dales + other Ares of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Rapid change in development like street patterns are hard to keep up with + cause traffic, however, new buildings makes peoples lives easier due to more job opportunities
- Headquarters of ASDA + increased tourism due to Tour de France - increase income
- City council plans like building new affordable houses improves life for homeless people + makes it easier to commute on the streets as no one blocks them
4
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Describe the urban growth in Leeds
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- Non-white population grew from 9% to 15% from 1991-2011 - due to nature increase + migration, 17% immigrants from black + ethnic minorities
- 2 waves of Irish community, the 2nd brining in 30,000 Irish migrants for labouring + manufacturing jobs - 1st wave caused Irish to disperse across Leeds
- Influx of Caribbean, Pakistani + Indian immigrants during 1950s
- After WW2, as a result of EU extension, total of 1700 migrants in Leads from countries such as Poland
5
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Explain how urban growth has had an impact on Leeds’ character
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- 18% aged 15 and under - retail + entertainment, e.g. clothing, cafe culture + nightlife to provide for them
- Pakistani clustering possible to receive similar opportunities (e.g. high pay work which may struggle to find), less discrimination + tackling problems together
- West Indian Carnival every year to provide for large Indian group
- 30,000 students + 7000 staff at University of Leeds - more housing stock - are many entertainment + food options located in Parkinson building near by
6
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How are they making Leeds more sustainable?
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- Using brownfield development site; any previously developed land used for industry that is not in current use
- Activate water front
- Expand pedestrian + cycling area
- Improve access beyond inner ring road
7
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How does using brownfield sits make Leeds more sustainable?
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- Prevents urban sprawl
- More sustainable as existing land is not put to waste which may damage environment
- Original land must be destroyed first which may expose people around to harmful toxins
8
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How does activating the waterfront make Leeds more sustainable?
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- Makes recreational space by the River Aire
- If more people use the area, land has a larger value for money - boost economy
- Over-engineered road works make the plans difficult
9
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How does expanding pedestrian + cycling areas make Leeds more sustainable?
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- Reduces pollution as there will be less cars
- Low quality routes so people get discouraged
10
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What are the contemporary challenges that Leeds faces?
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- Social inequality
- Unaffordable housing
- Increasing in pollution
- Studentification
11
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How does social inequality affect Leeds?
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- Division between wealthier + lower class
- May lead to discrimination in society + high levels of unemployment + crime
12
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How odes unaffordable housing affect Leeds?
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- Rent + property price inflation
- Original residents can’t afford new price increases - increases homelessness on the streets
13
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How does an increase in population affect Leeds?
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- 125 increase in under 20 years
- Causes stress + congestion on transport services e.g. education
14
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How does studentification affect leads?
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- Increase in students living in Leeds (30,000)
- Leads in increase in drug + alcohol use - gives Leeds bad reputation
