Urban, rural change (in the uk)

• What are the main causes of rural decline?

  The main causes of rural decline include economic shifts, urbanization, technological advancements, lack of investment, and an aging population.
• How does urbanization contribute to rural decline?

  Urbanization contributes to rural decline by causing people to migrate to cities for better job opportunities and amenities.
• How does lack of investment affect rural areas?

  Lack of investment leads to less funding for rural infrastructure and services, exacerbating rural decline.
• What are the effects of rural decline on local communities?

  The effects of rural decline on local communities include population loss, decline in services, aging population, social isolation, and environmental degradation.
• How does population loss affect the vibrancy of communities?

  Population loss causes communities to become smaller and less vibrant as people leave.
• What are the key effects of rural decline on communities?

  • Population loss leading to smaller communities
  • Decline in essential services (hospitals, schools, shops)
  • Aging population with unique challenges
  • Social isolation due to reduced connections
  • Environmental degradation from abandoned land and buildings
• What are the key economic causes of urban decline?

  • Deindustrialization: Shift from manufacturing to service-based economies
  • Job losses: Industries relocating or closing
  • Disinvestment: Reduced investment in the area
  • Suburbanization: Movement to suburban areas
• What are some key social causes of urban decline?

  Population decline, aging population, social problems, and deteriorating public services
• What happens to public services in areas experiencing urban decline?

  They deteriorate, leading to reduced quality of schools and healthcare
• What are some environmental causes of urban decline?

  Pollution, brownfield sites, poor urban planning, and climate change impacts
• What are some economic effects of urban decline?

  Increased unemployment, reduced property values, decreased tax revenue, and increased poverty
• What are some social effects of urban decline?

  Increased crime rates, population loss, social segregation, and deterioration of public services
• What are some environmental effects of urban decline?

  Abandoned buildings, neglected green spaces, increased pollution, and infrastructure decay