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Which of the following is NOT a part of city renovation?
Which of the following is NOT a part of city renovation?
- Encouraging increased car use (correct)
- Demolishing poor housing
- Constructing more expensive apartments
- Renovating streets and squares
Gentrification leads to a decrease in house prices in neighborhoods close to the city center.
Gentrification leads to a decrease in house prices in neighborhoods close to the city center.
False (B)
What is the purpose of converting old ports and industrial sites into residential areas?
What is the purpose of converting old ports and industrial sites into residential areas?
To provide more housing and improve the appearance of neighborhoods.
Cities should promote alternatives to car use, such as frequent bus, tram, and light rail connections, safe cycling, and _____ for better sustainability.
Cities should promote alternatives to car use, such as frequent bus, tram, and light rail connections, safe cycling, and _____ for better sustainability.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Flashcards
City Renovation
City Renovation
The transformation of a city's physical and social landscape through demolition, renovation, and new constructions, often leading to increased housing prices and changes in resident demographics.
Converting Industrial Areas
Converting Industrial Areas
The process of converting old industrial, port, or railway areas into residential neighborhoods, often involving the construction of new, more expensive homes.
Gentrification
Gentrification
The increase in housing prices and the displacement of lower-income residents by wealthier residents due to renovations and improvements in a neighborhood.
Sustainable City
Sustainable City
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Study Notes
City Renovation
- Industrial estates are separate from residential areas
- Cities previously had large families in small houses, but now smaller families live in urban centres
- Low-income individuals like students and older people without pensions typically live in the city previously
- Shops and amenities had decreased
- Cities wanted to attract people again
- Redevelopment programs included tearing down old housing, converting old buildings, and adding new apartments
- Re-urbanisation was needed because of a lack of amenities
- New construction was focused on the city edge
- More high quality amenities were available
- Increased number of homes in neighbourhoods
- Neighbourhoods became more attractive
- Prices rose with more neighbourhoods in urban areas
- Gentrification is the process where people with higher incomes return to city centre neighbourhoods
Sustainable Urban Regions
- Cities need to become more sustainable for future living and working
- Cars cause environmental issues (pollution, noise, congestion, unsafe situations)
- Bus, tram, light rail, cycling, and walking routes should be encouraged
- Car parking spaces can become green spaces
- Trees reduce temperatures in the summer, improve appearance and absorb water
- Planting more trees is beneficial
- More frequent and heavier rains means water absorption by ground is important
- Insulating homes, and installing solar panels lead to sustainability
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