Explain how the changes in Newcastle have been positive for the people of the city

Explain how the changes in Newcastle have been positive for the people of the city (6 marks)

A social change in Newcastle is the increase in urban green space. Green spaces encourage people to do physical activity, and also it has been shown that spending time in them produce levels and patterns of chemicals in the brain associated with low stress and can have positive impacts on blood pressure. In addition, green spaces can be a place for people to socialise and relax with friends and family, or even build a stronger relationship with neighbours. Plants help to cool the local area down, by providing shade, and also soak up water (reducing the risk of flooding) and some can also absorb harmful car exhaust fumes (e.g the plane tree). This is positive as it reduces pollution and overall means that people are healthier and happier. Newcastle council are trying to increase the amount of green space in the city. New large scale development schemes have to include public green spaces if they want to get planning permission. Even new high density housing schemes are trying to include roof gardens or flower beds. They are also trying to find…