Urban Flashcards
How many homes were built by BedZED
82 homes
Where is BedZED situated
South London
By how much has BedZED reduced electricity demand
25%
Give two features about BedZED
Solar power
Thick, insulated walls
Where is Rio de Janeiro situated
South-East coast of Brazil
Why is Rio important nationally
19 out of Brazil’s top 50 schools
Why is Rio important globally
Exports a total of $7 bill worth of goods
Tourist attractions
Give 3 opportunities in Rio
- 19 out of top 50 schools
- higher life expectancy than the rest of Brazil (77 years)
- new £240 mill Land Rover factory
Give 3 challenges in Rio
- richest 1% of Rio earns as much as the poorest 50%
- most schools in city so favelas have no access
- only 34% of hospitals are public
What is an example of urban planning to help poor
Bairro project
What did the Bairro project do
Install cable car system from Rochina to wealthy regions in Rio
Why is London nationally important
Media (e.g bbc)
Royal family
Why is London globally important
Sporting events (e.g Wimbledon) Tourism
What is a positive impact of migration to London
Enriching the city’s culture life
Balance out ageing population
What is a negative impact of migration to London
Challenge of intergration
Pressure on housing & employment
What is a social opportunity in London
Entertainment (west end & broadway)
What is an environmental opportunity in London
Urban greening (40% of Londons land area is green space)
What are two economic opportunities in London
Tourism
Technology (‘silicon roundabout’)
What is the % of children in Newham getting 5 ‘good’ GCSEs
62%
What is the % of children in Kensington & Chelsea getting 5 ‘good’ GCSEs
80%
How many crimes are reported monthly on average in Newham
1,500
How many crimes are reported per month on average in Kensington & Chelsea
900
Give 3 challenges in London
Social deprecation
Waste disposal
Air pollution
How much is life expectancy shortened by air pollution
16 months
What % of waste is recycled in Newham
14.7%
Why was urban regeneration in the Stratford area needed socially
High levels of poverty
Why was urban regeneration in the Stratford area needed economically
Lack of infrastructure in east London
Why was urban regeneration in the Stratford area needed environmentally
Lots of derelict land & buildings
What was done during the urban regeneration of east London (+&-)
+ new education facilities
- some locals priced out of the area
Give 2 benefits of boris’ bikes
No carbon emissions
Only £2 a day
Give 3 negatives of boris’ bikes
£11 mill a year to run for taxpayers
Poor cycling conditions
Bikes have to be redistributed
