counterubranisation

• What are the impacts of counter-urbanisation on the landscape


  Modern housing estates have formed on the edge of small settlements due to demand for houses. Small industrial units maybe on the main roads leading to settlments Former open spaces are built on and old properties are converted and modernised into houses and amenities such as in uppermill Agriculture buildings and land can also be developed into homes such as band conversions. Also tension between locals and newcomers Evidence specific to Saddleworth – Hudson model and High demand for school places 
• what are the push and pull factors

  Pull factors – Many employers have moved outside cities such as Quartney Aspirations of a cleaner environment, pleasant Push Factors – People want to escape the air pollution and crime of urban areas People have negative reaction to poor quality of life available in urban locations Pople move for health benefits, recent articles praise Uppermill specifically for adding ‘10 years on to your life’ also recent studies show people in rural locations have less skin conditions such as dermatitis.
• other causes of counterurbanisation

  Increasing personal car ownerships allows people to commute daily such as Saddleworth is around a fifty minute commute to manchester Improvements to technology have allowed freedom of location – due to working from home, e.g. broadband and good networks allow people to work at home Increasing affluence – people can afford to pay for laptops, computers and fuel to live far away And also recent demand for second homes and early retirement in nice locations due to affluenc
• what are the impact to rural service provisions

  More non-essential services such as in post-delivery on the side of post offices, influx of amenities for an affluent population Railway stations and bus links Evidence specific to Saddleworth – Prices have increased, you can now hire bikes to travel around on in the village 
• what is the impact in saddleworth

  In migration of young affluent residents or middle aged married people with young children produces demand for different services such as school places (limited in Saddleworth) Demand for local amenities such as restaurants and hairdressers Ovetime there will be a decline in aging population and also elderly as old residents pass on House prices can be increasing as rich city migrants can sell their properties at high rates, therefore pricing out old local residents out
• What is counter urbanisation?

  Migration of people from major urban settlements to smaller rural settlements and areas.
• Why has Saddleworth experienced counter urbanisation?

  Due to the benefits of the countryside while still being close to the city, 12 miles from Manchester.
• What are the push and pull factors of counter urbanisation?

  • Pull factors:
  • Employers moving outside cities
  • Aspirations for a cleaner environment
  • Push factors:
  • Desire to escape air pollution and crime
  • Negative reactions to poor quality of life in urban areas
• What health benefits are associated with moving to rural areas like Uppermill?

  People in rural locations have less skin conditions such as dermatitis and may add '10 years on to your life.'
• How has increasing personal car ownership affected counter urbanisation?

  It allows people to commute daily, such as the fifty-minute commute from Saddleworth to Manchester.
• What role does technology play in counter urbanisation?

  Improvements in technology allow for remote work, enabling people to live further from their workplaces.
• What factors contribute to increasing affluence in counter urbanisation?

  People can afford laptops, computers, and fuel to live far away.
• What are some impacts of counter urbanisation on rural landscapes?

  Modern housing estates form on the edges of small settlements due to housing demand.
• What types of developments occur due to counter urbanisation?

  Small industrial units may appear on main roads, and former open spaces can be built on.
• What tensions can arise from counter urbanisation?

  There can be tension between locals and newcomers.
• What evidence is specific to Saddleworth regarding counter urbanisation?

  The Hudson model and high demand for school places.
• How does counter urbanisation impact rural service provision?

  There is an influx of non-essential services and amenities for an affluent population.
• What specific evidence indicates changes in Saddleworth's service provision?

  Prices have increased, and bike rentals are now available in the village.