urban sprawl in london Flashcards
what is urban sprawl
the growth of the city outwards
by how many people is london population growing each year
10,000
how many new houses are built each year
20,000
two commuter settlements outside london that are examples of urban sprawl are
reading and chelmsford
where are there many of these new houses being built
greenfield land on the outskirts of the city
what environmental impacts does this create
loss of green land, habitats for animals and woodland
as a result of urban sprawl many people commute to work what health problems does this cause
high blood pressure
how does urban sprawl cost a taxpayer
we help pay for new roads, water networks and electricity cables
an economic benefit of urban sprawl
companies locating on the edge of the cities benefit from the cheaper land
an economic cost of urban sprawl
loss of trade in towns and villages
