london

• where do people live in the uk and why?

  Population is concentrated around the South East of England, in cities such as London, due to attractions of employment, shops and entertainment
• wheres london located?


  South East of England, located on the River Thames
• whys london important for the uk and the wider world?

  • largest and wealthiest city in the uk (capital)
  • national and international centre for: media and communications networks, education (inc. unis), legal and medical centre, culture entertainment and tourism
  • gas global reach thru its' major airports: gatwick and heathrow
  • home to a number of TNC offices e.g google
• what impact does national migration have on london?

  positive (in last 100 years) meaning more foreign-born people moving into london than out of it
• social opportunities in london

  • cultural mix -> london is one of the most diverse places on earth (cultures, languages, food, music, festivals)
  • recreation/entertainment -> cultural quarters e.g leicester square and museums (natural history museum)
  • integrated transport system -> 25% journeys on public transport
• economic opportunities in london

  more likeliness of employment
• environmental opportunities in london

  • urban greening -> 700 green roofs and lots of parks
  • integrated transport system
  • range of green space for public -> 38% green space
• social challenges in london

  • inequality -> housing provision, education
  • health of residents
  • employment and wages
  • racial tensions between ethnic groups
• economic challenges in london

  • 250 hectares of brownfield sites (area just short of hyde park)
  • greenfield vs brownfield
• environmental challenges in london

  • urban sprawl damages rural-urban fringe
  • increased traffic so more pollution and health issues
  • pollution (ozone, particulate matter, nitrous oxides)
  • waste disposal -> landfill vs. recycling
• what are brownfield sites?

  an old industrial or inner-city site that is cleared for a new building development
• what are greenfield sites?

  an area of land that has not been developed previously
• whats urban sprawl?


  the growth of towns and cities spreading and taking over areas of the countryside