Urban issues and Challenges - London

Question 1

What is the national importance of London?

Answer 1

> UK largest + wealthiest city
Jobs + tourism + University e.g. UCL, LSE

Question 2

What is the International importance of London?

Answer 2

> Important national center
Many large international companies have their headquarters in London

Question 3

What are the 3 Urban issues and challenges of London?

Answer 3

• Rise in derelict areas
• Social inequality
• Urban sprawl

Question 4

What are the Challenges of a rise in derelict areas in London

Answer 4

• Deindustrialization (1950s) left Inner-city abandoned
• e.g. London Docklands:
  > Boats got too big for docks + Factories moved abroad (cheaper labor)

Question 5

What are the Challenges of Social Inequality in London

Answer 5

• Some areas = deprived ~> lack of investment.
  > LE in Kensington is 8 years higher + unemployment is 5% lower than Newnham.

Question 6

What are the 4 Challenges caused by Urban Sprawl in London?

Answer 6

• Population inc.
• Building on Brownfield sites
• Building on Greenfield sites
• Protecting Urban fringe (green-belt)

Question 7

What are the Challenges caused by Urban Sprawl in London?