(UR) Multi cultural communities/multi purpose zones (rural fringe)

Question 1

key features of multicultural zone

Answer 1

• diverse community
• variety of shops/services
• places of worship
• variety of housing sizes
• different cultures

Question 2

advantages of living in a multicultural zone

Answer 2

• small neighbourhoods
• close to family members
• shops cater to different needs
• sharing of culture
• close to religious places

Question 3

disadvantages of living in a multicultural zone

Answer 3

• language barriers
• conflict/racism
• multi occupancy of houses
• segregation/isolation from other communities
• inner city areas

Question 4

key features of the rural-urban fringe/multi-purpose zone

Answer 4

• edge of the city
• business parks
• high class housing
• accessible to commuters
• lots of open space
• cheaper land
• leisure activities

Question 5

advantages of living in the rural urban fringe

Answer 5

• bigger housing due to lower housing density
• gardens and open spaces
• close to leisure activities
• allows people to commute due to transport links

Question 6

disadvantages of living in the rural-urban fringe

Answer 6

• lack of shops/services
• far from the CBD/places of work
• houses are more expensive
• lack of job opportunities
• lack of affordable housing