case studies

• What was the population of St Ives in 1961?


  3,800
• What was the population of St Ives in 2010?


  16,400
• What proportion of St Ives' population commutes into London for work each day?


  A quarter of the population
• What are the impacts of the population increase in St Ives?


  • Congestion on the A14 during rush hour
  • Rise in house prices from £130,000 to £291,000
  • New houses built on flood plains causing flooding issues
  • Shift from an aging population to younger people and families, straining schools
• What was the average house price in St Ives in 2010?

  £291,000
• Why is the rise in house prices a problem for locals in St Ives?


  Because the prices are affordable for commuters but not for locals
• What is the population of London?


  9 million people
• What major economic change did Detroit undergo?

  De-industrialisation
• How does London's ethnic diversity compare to England as a whole?


  London is more ethnically diverse than England as a whole
• Why did Detroit experience de-industrialisation?


  Because technology and mechanisation took over jobs in the car industry
• What percentage of London's population is either black or an ethnic minority?


  53%
• Which companies were primarily associated with jobs in Detroit's car industry?


  Ford and Chrysler
• How many major airports are there in London?


  6 major airports
• What is significant about Heathrow airport?


  It is the second largest airport in the world
• What are the impacts of de-industrialisation in Detroit?


  • Derelict buildings leading to crime and anti-social behaviour
  • People unable to buy houses due to lack of loans and savings
  • Population decline from 2 million to 700,000
  • Increase in unemployment
  • Increase in homelessness
  • Poor standard of life for locals
• Why is London considered a major city for communications?


  It has more media outlets than any other city in the world
• Since when has London been an international hub for trade?

  Since the 19th century
• What is one consequence of derelict buildings in Detroit?


  They become places for crime and anti-social behaviour
• What is the name of London's stock market?

  The London Stock Exchange
• Why are people unable to buy houses in Detroit?


  Because they cannot get loans and do not have savings
• What is located in London that is significant to the English government?


  The houses of parliament
• What was the population of Detroit before de-industrialisation?


  2 million
• What role does London have in the United Nations?


  It is a permanent member of the UN
• What is the current population of Detroit after de-industrialisation?

  700,000
• How many universities are located in London?

  40 universities
• What has happened to unemployment in Detroit due to de-industrialisation?


  It has increased
• Name three universities located in London.

  LSE, UCL, KCL
• How has homelessness been affected in Detroit?


  Homelessness has increased
• What is the West End known for?


  Providing entertainment and art, including musical theatre
• How many world heritage sites are there in London?


  4 world heritage sites
• What is the standard of life for locals in Detroit following de-industrialisation?


  The standard of life is poor
• What aspect of London's heritage is highlighted in the study material?


  Rich heritage from the monarchy
• In what year did London host the Olympics?


  2012