URBAN ISSUES&CHALLENGES (London) Flashcards
1
Q
1.)What is the importance of London ?
A
- Media
- access to healthcare - NHS
- technology
- education - worlds leading universities
- tourist attractions
2
Q
SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES: multicultural London
What are the opportunities ?
Challenges ?
A
•250 languages spoken
•celebrating of ethnic monitors e.g
eid,Diwali & Nottingham carnival
•most linguistic divided city
Challenges: •language barriers •discrimination/racism •ghettos •civil unrest e.g protest
3
Q
What does London experience a lot of ?
A
Immigration so London is diverted
4
Q
SOCIAL & ECONOMIC:
A
Entertainment
Bars,restaurants
Diversity
5
Q
ENVIRONMENT:
A
Green space - reducing flooding and pollution
6
Q
CHALLENGES
A
Although uk is an Hic people still struggle with homelessness especially Newham
Deceleration - brownfield and greenfield sites being Burnt
Waste disposal- waste ends up in water causing pollution