In 1851 it was a village of 695 people, by 2001 it was 163,600
It is not growing because of natural increase but because of inward migration
Retired people downsize and move there because;
Climate - is Dorest's 2nd sunniest destination in the UK
Enviromental quality - it is near the UK's first World Heritage Coast (the Jarassic Coast)
Accessibilty - many shops and is only two hours from London (on a train!)
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Bournemouth's economic boom
In 1999 15,000 worked in banks and finance in Bournemouth in 2003 this was 18,000
Footlose industries (those that are not contractually tied to an area) have moved there because;
Land is avaliable
The university provides graduates
There is a local airport so can travel to Europe
Wages are lower
House prices are cheaper
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Bournemouth - planning for the future
The city is now squeezed between the coast on one side and the rural side on the other, this is called coastal squeeze
Usually in an area of coastal squeeze controversy surrounding the fate of the green belts (area of strict planning controls)
The coucil has encouraged removal of existing buildings and to build on brownfield sites (areas of land with derelict and run down buildings and infrasturcture)
Aims to have 99% of new builds on brownfield sites
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