Urban Environments Key Terms Flashcards
1
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Brownfield sites
A
Land that has previously been built on, abandoned and now awaits a new use
2
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Counter-Urbanisation
A
The movement of people and employment from major cities to smaller cities and towns, as well as to rural areas
3
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Greenfield sites
A
Land not used for urban development/ hasn’t been built on before
4
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Suburbanisation
A
The outward spread of the urban area, often at lower densities compared with the older parts of the city or town
5
Q
Urban fringe
A
The outer edge of a town or city when the built up area gives way to the countryside
6
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Urbanisation
A
The process by which an increasing proportion or percentage of a population live in urban areas
