London

• where is london located?

  south-east england
• 3 social opportunites in london caused by URBAN GROWTH:

  1. healthcare
  2. transport
  3. entertainment - wembley arena
• 3 economic opportunities in london caused by URBAN GROWTH:

  1. teritary
  2. 5.8M jobs
  3. 22% of UK'S GDP
• 3 environmental opportunities in london caused by URBAN GROWTH:

  1. integrated transport system- less cars- less pollution
  2. 47% of LONDON is green space - less CO2 - provide habitats - reduce risk of flooding
  3. 700 roof gardens in London
• how is pollution caused by URBAN GROWTH in london:

  1. air pollution - cars- 4000 premature deaths in 1 year= 12 new cycle superhighways
  2. waste pollution-1/4 londons waste goes to landfill - increase climate change
• how is urban sprawl caused by URBAN GROWTH in london:

  =not enough houses for demand

  1. build on brownfield sites +reduces urban sprawl and habitat loss and more public transport meaning less cars and less pollution - more expensive
  2. building on greenfield sites + cheaper, more space, cleaner air, larger homes - green land n habitats are lost and more cars are used due to less public transport= pollution