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how has urban growth created environmental challenges in Southampton -…
how has urban growth created environmental challenges in Southampton
environmental
loss of green land
brown filed sited left abandoned
air pollution
waste disposal
urban changes
port expanding and growing for trade and cruises
secondary industry leaving the city
huge numbers of people moving to southampton
50,000
infrastructure
Brownfield sites: Areas of previously developed land often derelict now, that have the potential for redevelopment.
Greenfield sites: Areas of land that have not previously been built on.
Rural-urban fringe
Area of transition where there’s a mix of urban and rural land use – edge of the city
Commuter settlement Where people live but don’t work – settlements just outside of the city e.g Hedge End
urban sprawl is when there is to many people living in one area and have to live out sid the city
2017 – still only recycles 28% of its waste – bottom 20% of the councils in England
The growth of Southampton has resulted in more pressure being put on the road networks, leading to traffic congestion
6% increce
15% of everything in the uk comes from the doces
brownfield sight
old pirelli
in to ikea / westquay
Previously owned and occupied by Vosper Thorneycroft (UK) Ltd and had operated as a shipyard since 1904 – shut in 2003
Centenary Quay is a development of a substantial brownfield site (31 acres)
£500million project fully integrates with the existing neighbourhood of Woolston allowing for the local community to reconnect with its river front.
Planning consent was granted in 2009 to provide 1,620 new homes along with retail and leisure uses, a new library and nursery on the former Vosper Thorneycroft shipbuilding site, creating 1000 new jobs.
“Development of courtyards, gardens and public squares, leading to the river along with links to Woolston High Street and its shops”
the dockes
loryes
THE 2nd WORST AIR POLLUTED CITY AFTER LONDON
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illnesses from poor air quality
asthma
bronkites
hart deses
higher cancer risk
causes of air pollution
