Unit 2 - Theme A - Case Studies Flashcards
MIGRATION IN THE UK
Give 5 evaluative points on the impacts of migration?
- A study in 1999 found that immigrants contributed £2.5 billion more in taxes than they used
- Most immigrants add to production, although some studies have found that this addition is very tiny and most of the benefit is to themselves
- Demand for housing increases, in 20 years housing prices may go up by 10%
- Increasing pressure on services eg. Schools, as more people are coming in. Immigrants may need additional support due to language barrier. Although the taxes they pay mean less taxes for us and lower prices
- Chances of employment remain the same for UK born workers, although immigrants take jobs that may be useful for skill development for UK born workers, meaning we can’t develop skills for higher end jobs.
MIGRATION IN THE UK
Give 3 introduction facts?
- Between 2004 and 2008, 700,000 people from A8 countries immigrate to the UK
- Most migrants have moved to cities like London
- 55% population of London born abroad
KOLKATA
Give 3 introduction facts?
- Population of 12.3million
- City grew either side of River Hooghly
- 3 areas of poor quality housing; Centre of city 150 year old bustees; 60 year bustees around industry and transport routes; Modern Bustees in unoccupied land
KOLKATA
Give 5 fact about growth, location and characteristics of shanty towns?
- In 2001, 5500 shanty towns in Kolkata
- 40% of shanty town inhabitants have been there for 2 generations
- Average shanty town household has 5 or 6 people
- Earn between £7-£24 each month
- Between 1981 and 1991, slum population grew by 32%
TITANIC QUARTER
Give 3 introduction facts?
- River Lagan focus of trade and industry, bringing wealth to city for generations
- 1800s largest shipyard in world Harland and Wolff
- Urban planning for inner city regeneration is 75 hectare area, Titanic Quarter
TITANIC QUARTER
Give 4 facts about waterfront development?
- 75 hectare Area will transform in to residences, businesses, educational facilities and so on
- 7500 apartments planned
- 900,000m2 of space being set aside for other land uses
- It will cost £5 billion
TITANIC QUARTER
How is regeneration sustainable?
If population lives, works and plays in same place as is encouraged in Titanic Quarter, traffic congestion and commuting problems would be reduced
TITANIC QUARTER
How is accessibility and transportation sustainable?
Titanic Quarter close to CBD of Belfast, can become extension of it. Makes it easily accessible, plus light rapid transport systems to be introduced in future
TITANIC QUARTER
How is Environmental Protection sustainable?
Heavily contaminated areas will be restored, and recyclable and environmentally friendly materials will be used in construction
TITANIC QUARTER
How is Energy and Climate sustainable?
Buildings in the development constructed so as to reduce carbon emissions, and conserve energy
TITANIC QUARTER
How is Biodiversity sustainable?
Titanic quarter limited aim to improve biodiversity by creating landscaped areas and habitats
TITANIC QUARTER
How many jobs created by construction and after?
15,000 jobs in construction
20,000 jobs after it has been established
FREIBURG
Give 3 introduction facts?
- 200,000 population
- Centre of Freiburg began to be pedestrianised from 1971
- Freiburg now heralded as a ‘car free’ city
FREIBURG
Give 4 facts on how they have managed traffic?
- New tram routes opened in 1983
- 70% local journeys made using trams
- Mid 1980’s no. daily trips by public transport increased by 26,400, car journeys decreased by 29,000
- Between 1976 and 1992 car use fell from 60% to 46%
FREIBURG
Give 3 evaluative points of traffic management?
- In 20 years, 4000 fewer cars used in city centre each day
- By 2005, 3000km of public transport lines
- 70% of population lives within 500m of a tram stop
