what are the characteristics of different land use zones found in urban areas?
the CBD-where road and railway networks meet.
-major public buildings ( cathedrals, theatres,
offices and shops) ,-oldest part of urban area
-most expensive land
Industrial area-at outskirts of urban area. cheap land. good transport links.
Residential ar
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Why does the land use of urban areas change?
the proportion of the world's population living in urban areas has increased in the last 200 years.
more people living in urban areas has led to urban sprawl.
urban sprawl is where the urban area grows into the rural areas.
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What are some of the problems
found in urban areas ?
inequalities
traffic congestion
housing issues
conflicts over land use
pollution -air ( eg smog), noise (heavy traffic), water ( untreated sewage flowing into a river), visual,( litter ).
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What might some of the possible solutions be ?
inequalities-redevelopment
traffic-park and ride, congestion charges
housing-build on brownfield sites to stop the urban crawl
conflicts-increased planning consultation
pollution-create pedestrian zones to cut down on traffic
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What are the reasons for a rapid urban growth?
rural to urban migration
reduction in crop yields in rural areas is a push factor.
high standard of living-pull factor
better paid jobs-pull factor
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What are the impacts of urban growth on rural and urban areas?
it changes the character and nature of rural areas
increase of squatter settlements in underdeveloped economies which leads to:
poor building construction
disease
risk of fire
crime
lack of healthcare and education.
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What are some solutions to reduce the negative impacts of squatter settlements?
self-help schemes- with grants, water stand pipes to share.
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Why does the land use of urban areas change?
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the proportion of the world's population living in urban areas has increased in the last 200 years.
more people living in urban areas has led to urban sprawl.
urban sprawl is where the urban area grows into the rural areas.
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What are some of the problems
found in urban areas ?
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