Urban Sprawl in London Flashcards
What is urban sprawl?
The growth of city outwards
By how many people is London’s population growing each year?
100,000
How many new houses are built each year in London?
20,000
Two commuter settlements outside London that are examples of urban sprawl are?
Reading and Chelmsford
Where are many of these houses being built?
Greenfield land on the outskirts of the city
What environmental impacts does building on green fields create?
Loss of green land
Loss of habitats for animals
Loss of woodland
As a result of urban sprawl many people commute to work, what health problem does this cause?
High blood pressure
How does urban sprawl cost the taxpayer?
We help pay for the new roads, water networks and electricity cables
An economic benefit of urban sprawl is…
Companies locating on the edge of the city benefit from cheaper land
An economic cost of urban sprawl is…
Loss of trade in towns and villages
