Urban Issues Flashcards
What is rural to urban migration
The movement of people from the countryside to towns or cities
What is natural increase
When the birth rate is higher than the death rate (more people being born than dying)
What is an increase factor for natural increase
Better healthcare and greater food security means people live longer
What is a mega city
A city with a population of over 10 million people
What can you expect in areas with high deprivation
Inequalities in housing, education, health and employment
What is dereliction
abandonment
What is the difference between brownfield and greenfield sites
Brownfield sites are where a building used to be and can see the outline from where it’s been torn down. Greenfield sites are untouched land to be built on
What does burning the waste transform to
Burning the waist transforms waste into electricity, which is enough to power 20,000 homes per year
What is urban sprawl
Open sprawl is the expansion of cities outwards into surrounding countryside
What is 3 issues does urban sprawl create
Congestion
Littering
Change in land use
What are 4 urban sustainability managements
Water conservation
Energy conservation
Waste recycling
Creating green spaces
What are examples of water conservation
Collecting rainwater
Push taps in public building so water use is measured
Dual flush toilets
What are examples of energy conservation
Using technologies that use less energy for the same function
Reducing energy use e.g. walking
Developing renewable sources of energy e.g. wind / solar
What does the zero- carbon design achieve
Using a timber frame designed for the house, so each one stores 23 tons of carbon 
What do green roofs achieve
Green roots provide a habitat for insects and also act as an insulation for homes
