UK settlement Lesson 7 Flashcards
what is a green belt
an area of open land around a city where building is restricted
Name a national park in the UK
New Forest, Lake district, Dartmoor, Peak district, Yorkshire Dales, Snowdonia
How many national parks are in England and Wales
12
When was the National Parks and access to the countryside act passed
1949
What is de-industrialisation
The closure of large industries e.g. Liverpool
What is internal migration
People moving from places with lower jobs to places with more jobs.
What are national parks managed by
National Parks Authority
Positives of green belts
Green belts have slowed down urban sprawl and restricted development.
What is a positive of national park
National parks have preserved beautiful landscapes
Are national parks enjoyed by locals and tourists
Yes, tourists and local members of the community enjoy green belts and national parks
Negatives of national parks
often difficult to build house extensions or set up a business
What is regeneration
Urban regeneration projects try to improve the economy, housing and services of an area
What is Rebranding
An area means giving it a new image so that it will attract businesses and development
What is urban regeneration
Urban regeneration is the attempt to reverse that decline by both improving the physical structure and more importantly the economy of those areas.
How many homes will be needed in the UK by 2020
In 2020 3 million more homes will be needed in the UK due the growth in population.
