Urban issues

• What is the definition of a megacity?

  A city with a population greater than 10 million.
• What is the trend of megacities?

  > They are mainly located in Asia and Africa.

  > Generally the amount of Megacities are increasing
• What is the NEE city we have studied?

  Lagos, Nigeria.
• What is a social challenge?

  Housing inequality (66% live in squatter settlements eg Makoko).
• What is a social challenge of Lagos?

  Inequality in education (Only one school in Makoko).
• What is a social challenge of Lagos?

  High crime rates (Area Boys gang).
• What is a social challenge of Lagos?

  Sanitation (15 households share 1 toilet).
• What is a social challenge of Lagos?

  Healthcare (Cholera).
• What is an economic challenge of Lagos?

  Employment (60% work in the informal sector).
• What is a social challenge of Lagos?

  Clean water (Only 40% is connected to a clean water supply).
• What is a social challenge of Lagos?

  Congestion (2 hour go slow).
• What is a social challenge of Lagos?

  Waste disposal (Makoko not connected to sewage, 40% of waste is collected)
• Why was regeneration in the Temple quarter needed?

  There was pressure on the green belt around Bristol.
• Why was regeneration in the Temple quarter needed?

  Temple Quarter was a brownfield site.
• Why was regeneration in the Temple quarter needed?

  It gave a bad impression to tourists when passing through.
• Why was regeneration in the Temple quarter needed?

  Deindustrialisation
• What are the main features of Temple Quarter’s regeneration?

  Improved accessibility.
• What are the main features of Temple Quarter’s regeneration?

  Maintains heritage.
• What are the main features of Temple Quarter’s regeneration?

  Enterprise zones (provide 4000 jobs)
• What are the main features of Temple Quarter’s regeneration?

  New bridge over River Avon
• What are the successes of the regeneration of Temple Quarter?

  Redevelopment of derelict land.
• What are the successes of the regeneration of Temple Quarter?

  Bristol arena cancelled.
• What are the successes of the regeneration of Temple Quarter?

  4000 jobs created.
• What are the successes of the regeneration of Temple Quarter?

  Better access to services.
• What are the transport strategies?

  Beryl bikes
• What are the transport strategies?

  Car sharing lanes.
• What are the transport strategies?

  Congestion charge.
• What are the transport strategies?

  Park and Rides