Human Geography - Changing Urban Environments 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyUrban environmentsGCSEAQA Created by: mariaschoolCreated on: 07-06-16 11:24 A process where an increasing proportion of the population lives in towns and cities resulting in their growth. Urbanisation 1 of 15 What is a CBD? Central Business District 2 of 15 Inner city area which undergoes a change from an industrial zone. Twilight Zone 3 of 15 Area which has previously been built on. Brownfield Site 4 of 15 Area which has not previously been built on. Greenfield Site 5 of 15 The improvement of housing in an area that was formerly poor and run-down, often resulting in displacement of lower-income people. Gentrification 6 of 15 Strategies to buy and improve land with the help of private and public investment. Urban Development Corporations 7 of 15 Urban areas providing jobs, education, healthcare and housing. Sustainable communities 8 of 15 An illegal, rapidly built-up community made of any available material. Squatter settlement 9 of 15 Local authorities support squatters by clearing waste, providing loans, etc. Self help 10 of 15 Land is identified and infrastructure (water, sanitation, electricity) is installed by the government and other authorities to help squatters. Site and service 11 of 15 Large-scale improvements to squatter settlements made by the local authorities. Local Authority schemes 12 of 15 Increase of people employed within the manufacturing economy sector. Industrialisation 13 of 15 An area which does not damage the environment and has secure jobs. Sustainable city 14 of 15 Balancing/offsetting emissions from burning of fossil fuels. Carbon neutral 15 of 15
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