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What is the main reason for the increase in surface runoff at Monks Cross?
What is the main reason for the increase in surface runoff at Monks Cross?
Which of the following is NOT a direct environmental impact of the development at Monks Cross?
Which of the following is NOT a direct environmental impact of the development at Monks Cross?
What is the primary source of atmospheric pollution at Monks Cross?
What is the primary source of atmospheric pollution at Monks Cross?
How does the development at Monks Cross impact the local ecosystem?
How does the development at Monks Cross impact the local ecosystem?
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Which of the following is a positive economic impact of the Monks Cross development?
Which of the following is a positive economic impact of the Monks Cross development?
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Which of these features were present in the Monks Cross area BEFORE the development of the Vanguard Shopping Park?
Which of these features were present in the Monks Cross area BEFORE the development of the Vanguard Shopping Park?
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Which development occurred in the 1990s, initiating the shift towards a commercial zone?
Which development occurred in the 1990s, initiating the shift towards a commercial zone?
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What impact has the development of Monks Cross had on the surrounding area, particularly Huntington?
What impact has the development of Monks Cross had on the surrounding area, particularly Huntington?
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The Vanguard Shopping Park is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
The Vanguard Shopping Park is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
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How does the development of Monks Cross reflect broader trends in urban areas?
How does the development of Monks Cross reflect broader trends in urban areas?
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What is the approximate size of the Primark store in the Vanguard Shopping Park, in square feet?
What is the approximate size of the Primark store in the Vanguard Shopping Park, in square feet?
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What is the estimated number of visitors to the Vanguard Shopping Park during peak weeks?
What is the estimated number of visitors to the Vanguard Shopping Park during peak weeks?
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Which of these is NOT a feature of the new York Community Stadium?
Which of these is NOT a feature of the new York Community Stadium?
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Flashcards
Monks Cross
Monks Cross
An urban area 3km North East of York City Centre, known for residential development.
Urban Sprawl
Urban Sprawl
The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into rural land.
Vanguard Shopping Park
Vanguard Shopping Park
A major retail development in York opened in 2014, costing £90 million.
Population Growth in Huntington
Population Growth in Huntington
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Green Space Loss
Green Space Loss
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Community Plaza
Community Plaza
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York Community Stadium
York Community Stadium
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Residential Facilities Development
Residential Facilities Development
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Loss of Farmland
Loss of Farmland
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Flood Hazard
Flood Hazard
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Traffic Congestion
Traffic Congestion
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Atmospheric Pollution
Atmospheric Pollution
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Study Notes
Monks Cross Case Study: Urban Sprawl Impacts
- Monks Cross is a 3km area northeast of York, developed since the late 1990s.
- Originally rural farmland, with arable fields, gentle slopes and hedgerows.
- Included poorly drained areas used by livestock.
- Brockfield Park was a key site for development, replacing housing.
Recent Developments
- Population growth in York led to geographical expansion.
- New housing and facilities (schools, clinics) built in Huntington, increasing population by 3000 in a decade.
- First phase (1998) brought retail chains, fast food, petrol stations, and car parks.
- Vanguard Shopping Park opened in 2014, costing £90 million.
- Expansions include a large Primark store (45,000 sq ft) in 2016.
- Park features a Community Plaza, using trees and plants for sustainability.
- York Community Stadium adds sports facilities (8000 seats). Includes a swimming pool and cinemas.
- Extensive parking and high-quality retail offerings, attracting large numbers of shoppers (estimated 100,000 visitors weekly).
Impacts of Urban Sprawl
- Significant loss of farmland (3 km2 since 1998).
- Increased impermeable surfaces (roads, parking), reducing infiltration and increasing surface runoff into the River Foss, potentially leading to increased flood risk.
- Increased traffic congestion along Malton Road, impacting commuters, and contributing to air pollution.
- Air pollution from vehicles (carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide).
- Destruction of habitats: loss of hedgerows (harbouring protected species like Great Crested Newt and Primrose).
- Relocation of ponds, following Nature England rules.
- Economic benefits: creation of local jobs, and substantial spending by visitors to the area (>£568 million for York, with 10% leakage to Monks Cross).
- New housing and services created in Huntington (e.g., Huntington Health Care Centre, Yearly Primary School).
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Description
This quiz explores the impacts of urban sprawl in the Monks Cross area, northeast of York, highlighting developments since the late 1990s. It covers population growth, new housing, retail expansions, and the establishment of community facilities, discussing both benefits and challenges faced in this evolving landscape.
