Urban Issues and Challenges Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes about urban change, urbanization, and sustainable urban living.

Bristol

Green UK city with cultural attractions; migration boosts workforce but strains housing.

Enterprise Zone

UK areas with tax breaks to encourage business and development.

Green Roofs

Vegetation on roofs for insulation and rainwater management.

Urbanization

Increase in people living in urban areas.

Pull Factors

Factors attracting people to cities: jobs, education, quality of life.

Push Factors

Factors driving people from rural areas: disasters, war, unemployment.

Natural Increase

Birth rate exceeding death rate, adding to urban population growth.

Sustainable Urban Living

Reducing pollution and environmental impact in cities.

Water Conservation

Rainwater collection, water meters for conservation.

Energy Conservation

Renewable energy and efficient homes to cut energy use.

Waste Recycling

Household waste collection and increased recycling efforts.

Brownfield Site

Previously used, derelict or contaminated land.

Traffic Management

Reducing traffic and air pollution in cities.

Green

Land protected from development to prevent urban sprawl.