Simply just give a Few Facts about London | -Found in the South East of England
-Romans first Started it, as because the Location was Viable for Trade
-London is now the Largest and Richest City in the UK
-Education, Culture and Media can Thrive in the Diverse City |
Why is London's Population growing? | -People from in the UK come into London to find Work
-People from the World come into London for the same reason [Can also be for Better Access, more Greener...]
-Most Immigrants and Migrants are Young, so Children can be brought up in London |
What are the Social Opportunities for London? | -Diversity: London has the Crown for being the most Diverse city in the UK. It has lots of Cultures, Cuisines and Entertainment
-Recreation and Entertainment: Sports is very Big in London as well as the Music Side of things.
-Transport: The Tube can make Life in London much more Easier |
What are the Economic Opportunities for London? | -It having all the Social Sides, and having the ability to give out more Jobs in terms of Quality and Quantity so meaning more Money can be Generated |
What are the Environmental Opportunities for London? | -It also shows off its Ability of being Green, due to the The Greener City Fund [9 Million] that aims to make 50% of London Green by 2050 |
What are some of the Challenges that London Faces? | -Urban Deprivation: 25% of London's Population are living under the Poverty Line. This gets Bad in the Inner London Part, as the Housing Conditions got Worse, and the Industry's Shut
-Inequalities to:
1. Education and Employment: Poorer Students may not have the Chance of getting into Universities, therefore meaning Different Standards of Education. This means different Jobs
2. Health: People who live in Poor Areas, may find themselves in more Unhealthy Situations that will be Catalysed by the fact they are Poor
3. Housing: Its very Expensive to Live in London, so very Poor Housing can be Crippling [60% of Camden live in Poor Housing] |
What are some of the Environmental Challenges? | -Sites in Dereliction and Brownfield have had Industrial Areas leave, meaning its Waste and Pollutants so it becomes more Expensive to Clear and Decontaminate the Land.
-Waste Disposal: 25% of the Rubbish goes to the Landfill - Air Pollution is high as because the amount of Traffic |
What is Urban Sprawl? Why is this Relevant to London? | -This is the Growth of Urban Areas into the Surrounding Rural Areas - Its just Expanding the City as because Demand Increases for Housing
-Since 2013, the House Buildings have Tripled which has lead to Urban Sprawl
-This Urban Sprawl has lead to Habitats being Destroyed and have the Home Prices for nearby Rural Areas to go Up, as its near the Bustling City |